MDS Coordinator Regional Support

**Job Summary** We are seeking a dynamic and detail\-oriented MDS Coordinator Regional Support to join our healthcare team. In this vital role, you will provide expert support and guidance across multiple skilled nursing facilities in TX and NM to ensure accurate and timely completion of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments, which are essential for quality resident care, regulatory compliance, and reimbursement processes. Your expertise will help optimize clinical documentation, facilitate effective case management, and uphold the highest standards of healthcare documentation standards. This position offers an exciting opportunity to influence patient care quality on a regional scale while working collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams. **Duties \- Support Building MDS Coordinators who:** 1\.Will schedule the ARD's (Assessment Reference Date) for Payment Assessments with the Rehab Director daily, weekly and as needed in a manner that accurately captures the RUG (Resource Utilization Group) category 2\. Will IDT on ARD's and Assessment types in order to facilitate the timely completion of MDS sections and CAA's (Care Area Assessments) by each discipline 3\. Will schedule all PPS OBRA (Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act) ARD's per RAI guidelines. RAI Coordinator will coordinate IDT as needed as it relates to SCSA (Significant Change in Status Assessments) 4\. Is expected to use the RAI Manual as a resource during the assessment coding process 5\. Will coordinate the completion of MDS sections according to facility assignments 6\. Will communicate to fellow MDS team members as needed based on timeliness of completion. The MDS Coordinator is expected to report any issues with timely completion to the Director of Resident Assessment immediately 7\. Will facilitate with the IDT members, the completion of assessments and corresponding due dates for Z0400A\-L, Z0500B, V0200B2 and V0200C2 according to the RAI Manual; reference Chapter 2, Section 2\.6, Page 2\-15 8\. Will ensure the transmission of PPS and OBRA Assessments within 14 days of the completion date in Z0500B; reference Chapter 5, Section 5\.2, Pages 5\-2 and 5\-3 9\. Will ensure the transmission of Comprehensive assessments within 14 days of the Care Plan Completion Date (V0200C2\) 10\. Will confirm the transmission file and review validation report 11\. Will facilitate the correction of any fatal errors immediately and re\-transmit the assessment until an accepted validation report is received 12\. Will also address non\-fatal errors using the Quality Improvement and Evaluation System (QIES) Assessment Submission and Processing (ASAP) System MDS 3\.0 Provider User’s Guide. Reference RAI Manual Chapter 5, Section 5\.5, pages 5\-14 13\. Will maintain validation reports 14\. Will facilitate receiving Validation Reports timely, the RAI Coordinator will transmit as frequently (daily) as necessary to obtain timely validation of MDS acceptance into the QIES ASAP data base 15\. Will facilitate the completion and updating of resident care plans within the MDS Department and the IDT to reflect the resident's most current needs 16\. Will identify residents in need of a Significant Change in Status Assessment based on criteria in the RAI Manual Chapter 2, Section 2\.6, and pages 2\-22 through 2\-24 17\. Will participate in facility staff education as it relates to the RAI process, and the coordination of obtaining accurate documentation from direct care staff 18\. Will notify the facility Director of Nursing (DON) and/or Administrator of risk areas when coded on the MDS 19\. Will participate in quality improvement activities in the facility 20\. Will compile data reports based on MDS data monthly and as needed 21\. Will utilize the facility's software program and computer system to comply with federal requirements 22\. Attends and participates in in\-service training **Competencies**  Selecting ARD date to maximize RUG score  Ability to write a care plan based CAA decision  Accuracy coding type of assessment  Communication to C.N.A.s regarding ADL documentation  Communicate to interdisciplinary team regarding upcoming ARDs and time frames  Knowledge of MDS process  Accuracy ofscheduling assessments  Knowledge of the triple\-check process  Coordination of team calendar  Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness of completion of care\-plan updates based on subsequent assessments and changing patient conditions **RequiredEducation/Experience**  Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing  A minimum of one (1\) year experience in a healthcare environment as a licensed nurse and/or MDS Coordinator **RequiredLicense/Certification**  Valid State License  Valid CPR certification PreferredEducation/Experience  PPS System experience  A minimum of two (2\) years’ experience as a licensed nurse  A minimum of two (2\) years’ experience in a MDS role Join us in making a meaningful difference by ensuring the highest quality of patient care through meticulous documentation management! This role is paid and offers an engaging environment where your expertise directly impacts health outcomes across diverse healthcare settings. Pay: $95,000\.00 \- $105,000\.00 per year Benefits: * 401(k) * Dental insurance * Employee assistance program * Health insurance * Health savings account * Life insurance * Paid time off * Professional development assistance * Tuition reimbursement * Vision insurance Work Location: Remote