MDS Coordinator (RN) or (LVN)

MDS Coordinator (RN) or (LVN)

The Plaza at Lubbock

Lubbock, TX

The Plaza at Lubbock in Lubbock, TX has opportunities for Staff Nurses (RN) or (LVN) to join our team!A rewarding career is waiting for you at a great facility that specializes in rehabilitative care! If you are a (RN) or (LVN) with looking for a new opportunity, look no further.

As the MDS Coordinator (RN) or (LVN) your focus will be Medicaid and Medicare reimbursement. You will be responsible for the coordination and completion of clinical assessments, supporting documentation, care planning, and transmitting MDS 3.0, all as required by federal and state regulations. Y ou will participate in and direct the delivery of patient care in accordance with facility clinical systems, regulatory requirements, and physician orders. You will be responsible for ensuring that the highest quality services are delivered in a customer-service-friendly environment.

Y ou will play a key role in creating a positive patient experience by providing quality compassionate healthcare. Come be a key part of our mission to provide superior clinical care, rehabilitation, wellness, and supportive services that meet the wants, needs, and expectations of our patients and residents.

At The Plaza at Lubbock in Lubbock, TX we offer competitive compensation, health, dental, and vision insurance, company paid life insurance, holiday pay, paid time off, employee appreciation events and much more. Don't miss out on this exciting nursing opportunity. We look forward to you joining our team!

MDS Coordinator responsibilities:

• Maintaining MDS/Care plan schedule for interdisciplinary team
• Coordinating preparation of MDS and Care Plan as per regulatory requirements
• Tracking Medicare resident benefit days, validating daily Medicare census, and coordinating this information with management to assure accurate billing
• Completing responses to requests for additional information from the intermediary and appeals decisions, when necessary, within established time frames
• Ensuring preparation of Medicare denial letters for each resident discharged from Medicare coverage within time limits imposed by Medicare guidelines
• Participating in the ongoing evaluation of documentation required for Medicaid reimbursement

MDS Coordinator requirements:

• Current RN or LVN license in the state of Texas
• 2+ years of experience in skilled nursing facility with previous experience in completing MDS's and Care Plans as an MDS Coordinator
• Demonstrated proficiency in the RAI / PPS processes
• Strong attention to detail, documentation, and resident assessment skills
• Good communication, clerical, organizational, and computer skills