Travel MDS Coordinator

Travel MDS Coordinator Job Description

*MDS EXPERIENCE REQUIRED FOR POSITION*

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Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable, RN or LPN, Travel MDS Coordinator to join our TEAM! The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and enhancing the quality of patient care. This position requires a strong understanding of PDPM, Medicare, medical documentation, coding, and patient management within various healthcare settings, including hospitals and nursing facilities. This position will oversee facilities in Palm Beach County.

Duties

Assist/Audit Facility MDS

• Coordinate and oversee Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments for each resident utilizing the appropriate forms required by the type of assessment.
• Ensure all assessments are completed and transmitted within required timeframes; report problem areas to the Administrator.
• Establish the assessment reference date (ARD), reason for the assessment, accuracy, timely completion and submission for each assessment.
• Initiate the opening and closing of assessments and alert the interdisciplinary team (IDT) as needed.
• Meet with and solicit feedback from department supervisors concerning the resident assessment/care plan functions of the facility.
• Participation in the facility compliance program including utilization review and monthly triple check for billing accuracy. Review medical records for accurate documentation of the resident’s condition and make recommendations for the improvement of documentation as directed.
• Conduct pre-admission nursing screening as directed to ensure Medicare Part A eligibility entitlement and coverage for all relevant referrals and new admissions.
• Develop and implement procedures with the Director of Nursing to inform all assessment team members of the arrival of newly admitted residents. Participate in functions involving discharge plans as necessary. Prepare Notices of Medicare Non-Coverage (NOMNC) within the time limits imposed by Medicare guidelines. Ensure appropriate and accurate completion of the physician certification and recertification form, Skilled Nursing Facility Advance Beneficiary Notice of Non-Coverage (SNF ABN) and Medicare non coverage letter.
• Monitor residents for change in condition through facility IDT meetings per facility policies.Obtain appropriate qualifying diagnosis for residents obtaining Medicare Part A services and update diagnosis for each change in resident condition as appropriate.
• Contribute and collaborate in the development of the annual facility assessment providing updates as required. Perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, etc., as necessary.
• Maintain and periodically update written facility policies and procedures that govern the development, use and implementation of the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI)/Minimum Data Set (MDS) and care plan.
• Develop, implement and maintain an ongoing quality assurance and performance improvement (QAPI) program for the resident assessment/care plans.
• Ensure a current copy of the RAI Manual is available to persons completing portions of the MDS. Monitor the MDS website and portal for up-to-date changes in the RAI manual monthly; distribute changes in the RAI manual to the IDT as needed.
• Review quality measures reports monthly and make recommendations to the QAPI Committee.
• Complete electronic submission of required documentation to the state database and other entities in accordance with facility policies.
• Conduct and coordinate the completion and submission of MDS within the required timeframe.
• Submit and monitor the nursing home final validation report to verify assessment submission.
• Transmit MDS to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) information system for each resident contained in the MDS in a format that conforms to current formatting standards within the prescribed time frames.
• Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies.
• Coordinate with therapist to report resident progress for those residents receiving direct therapy services under Medicare part A or B

Qualifications

* RN

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or a related field prefered; RN/LPN nursing license .
• 5+ yrs of MDS experience
• Experience in acute care settings.
• Must have knowledge of PDPM, Medicare.
• Proficiency in medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and medical records management.
• Familiarity with medical coding practices (ICD coding) and clinical documentation standards.
• Previous experience with managed care systems and case management is a plus.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail for documentation review processes.
• Excellent communication skills for effective collaboration with healthcare professionals.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Join our team as an MDS Coordinator where your expertise will contribute significantly to improving patient outcomes through effective management of clinical documentation and compliance processes.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $87,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: On the road