MDS Coordinator PRN

Description

Miami Jewish Health is one of the largest providers of healthcare and living options for aging adults in the Southeast. Our main campus is located on 20+ acres just north of mid-town Miami, and is home to our support departments like Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, Marketing and more. Join us now to do purposeful work with our diverse and respectful team.

Job Title: MDS Coordinator

Job Summary

Works in collaboration with the Nurse Coordinators to ensure accurate, timely completion of Minimum Data Set and Resident Assessment Protocols.

Essential Job Functions

• Completes a Minimum Data Set (MDS) on assigned residents/patients per RAI Manual.
• Ensures MDS assessments and care plans are done accurately and promptly.
• Informs the interdisciplinary team promptly of assessment deadlines and findings relevant to their area of responsibility.
• Conducts MDS and care plan audits on all assigned residents.
• Ensures that significant changes are identified through the MDS process and are communicated with the other disciplines.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams (nurses, therapists, social workers, etc.) to create an individualized care plan.
• Evaluates residents to ensure they meet the Medicare payment criteria, including clinical eligibility and availability of Medicare days.
• Stay updated on federal and state regulations related to MDS assessments, ensuring compliance, and implementing any necessary changes to maintain adherence to these guidelines.
• Provide guidance, education, and training to staff members involved in the assessment process to ensure accurate and consistent data collection.
• Look for potential risks and changes that may affect reimbursement.
• Accurately know the resident and skilled documentation necessary for maximum reimbursement
• Educate nursing staff on necessary documentation for each resident.
• Work closely with the HIM department to identify any errors in a diagnosis and ensure that queries are made to the Physician.
• Attend and participate in mandatory meetings, in-services, and training.
• Performs audit to determine MDS accuracy issues related to Quality Measures

Job Requirements

Education:

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing, BSN preferred

Experience:

• One year of experience required in Minimum Data Set (MDS)

Licenses/Certifications:

• Current RN license by the Florida State Board of Nursing
• BLS preferred
• ACLS preferred
• Certified Registered Nurse Assessment Coordinator preferred

Abilities Required

• Knowledge of nursing care practices for rehabilitation, geriatric and dementia patient populations
• Demonstrates a caring attitude toward MJHS residents, patients, family members, employees, and other facility guests
• Knowledge of OBRA & PPS MDS scheduling and completion
• Excellent computer skills

Functional Demands

Environment Work Conditions:

• Normal working condition with adequate lighting and ventilation
• Exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals; bio-hazardous waste; flammable, explosive gas

Infectious Material Exposure:

• Routine exposure to blood/body fluids/tissues

Organizational Expectations

• Ensures that resident's/patient's rights are adhered to
• Demonstrates professionalism and accountability
• Demonstrates a caring attitude consistent with Miami Jewish Empathicare SM toward MJH residents, patients, family members, employees, and other facility guests
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills
• Ensures confidentiality and security of patients' medical information
• Identifies and utilizes appropriate channels of communication
• Able to speak, read and write English
• Able to think and act calmly to meet unusual occurrences of the job
• Adheres to the organization's Mission, Vision and Values
• Participates in departmental activities, meetings and in-services and follows established guidelines
• Maintains a safe working environment

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

We believe in the power of empathy, the value of relationships and the importance of a life well-lived. Come see why Miami Jewish Health is unlike anywhere you've ever worked before. We offer competitive compensation, medical/dental/vision coverage and a 403(b)-retirement savings plan for eligible full and part-time positions, free on-campus parking, an onsite fitness center and more.

Miami Jewish Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Requirements

Education:

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing, BSN preferred

Experience:

• One year of experience required in Minimum Data Set (MDS)

Licenses/Certifications:

• Current RN license by the Florida State Board of Nursing
• BLS preferred
• ACLS preferred
• Certified Registered Nurse Assessment Coordinator preferred