MDS Coordinator/Nurse

Overview

Required skills & experience (the “must haves” to be considered) *RN with state licensure. *LPNs can be accepted in lieu of RN - but LPN must have great experience *Knowledge of MDS/PPS scheduling, completion, coding and submission requirements. *Demonstrated knowledge of Medicaid program, Medicare/PPS program, Managed Care programs, RUGs Ill and RUGs IV classification and reimbursement systems, Part A coverage guidelines and documentation requirements. *Excellent verbal and written communication skills. What you need to know *$7500 sign on bonus! (paid in 4 equal installments, every 90 days) *Schedule: M-F 8a - 5p, with rare on-call situations *Benefits-eligible after 60 days of employment *Completes and/or oversees completion of all Medicare PPS MDSs and/or OBRA assessments for both subacute and long-term care. *Establishes the schedule for completion of the Medicare required assessments setting the completion date to maximize reimbursement and RUGs categories for each individual assessment. *Acts as support/liaison to the business office coordinator and/or designee in determining eligibility for Medicare and tracking Medicare days in the facility.

Benefits

Company

We provide skilled nursing care, specialized subacute care, rehabilitation, assisted living, independent living and memory care services in multiple states. We are well known to, and highly regarded by, the hospitals and physician groups in the communities that each location serves. Our care also includes advanced specialized services in cardiac rehab, oncology, orthopedic rehab, respiratory care, wound care, adult medical day services, cardiac telemetry services, outpatient therapy, and respite care.