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MDS Coordinator - RN (Cheyenne)

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Summary:
Assists the Resident Care Management Director (RCMD) with the timely and accurate completion of both the RAI and Care Management process from admission to discharge in accordance to Company P&Ps, MPGs, State and Federal guidelines, and all other entities as appropriate (e.g., Minimum Data Set, discharge and re-entry tracking forms, etc.). With direction from the RCMD, may coordinate information systems operations and education for the clinical department. This position is part time and temporary.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Works in collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Team to assess the needs of the resident
Assists with coordination and management of the daily Care Management meeting, to include review of resident care and the setting of the Assessment Reference Date
Complies with federal and state regulations regarding completion and coordination of the RAI process
Monitors MDS and care plan documentation for all residents.
Ensures documentation is present in the medical record to support MDS coding
Maintains current MDS status of assigned residents according to state and federal guidelines
Supports the tracking system of MDS schedules (timeframes and due dates)
Maintains the frequent and accurate data entry of resident information into appropriate computerized MDS programs
Completes accurate coding of the MDS with information obtained via medical record review as well as observation and interview with facility staff, resident and family members
At the direction of the RCMD, attends interdisciplinary team meetings and other meetings in order to gather information, communicate changes, and maintain and update records
Continually updating knowledge base related to data entry and computer technology
At the direction of the RCMD, may participate in quality assurance activities
Completion of AANAC Certificate program within the first six months of employment
Contacts Medicare Beneficiary Hotline per company policy and RCMD direction
Completes electronic submission of required documentation to the State database and other entities per company policy.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Entry Qualifications:
Registered Nurse with health care experience in a long-term care facility
Knowledge of RAI process required
Knowledge of Medicare preferred
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None.
Physical Demands and Environment:
Employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands or fingers, reach with hands and arms, feel, talk, and hear.
Employee will occasionally assist to lift and/or transfer residents weighing between 100 to 250 pounds.
Employee may occasionally be exposed to blood or other body fluids.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Location: Cheyenne
Compensation: DOE
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