This property is highly rated and has a strong history of excellence including strong staffing ratios. The skilled nursing facility (SNF) primarily serves the long-term care needs of residents of the campus, with just a handful of skilled rehab patients in the mix.
In conjunction with the primary responsibilities of MDS Coordination, this RN will act as a member of the clinical leadership team, supervising clinical and care staff and sharing on-call responsibilities with three other leaders within the campus.
What is MDS?
The MDS (Minimum Data Set) is gathered via the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process, which assesses a resident’s behavioral, psychological, clinical, nutritional, and physical strengths and needs to create an individualized cared plan that considers the resident holistically. The MDS Coordinator, also known as a MDS Nurse, then works with nursing, PT, nutrition, etc., to ensure care plan guidelines for each resident are followed, and compliant with ethical standards and Medicare requirements.
MDS is also the key driver for Medicare payment and many Medicaid reimbursement systems, and is especially critical for long-term care providers. Care payment level categories, or Resource Utilization Groups (RUGs) are determined by MDS assessments. Small adjustments in the case mix score can result in a significant increase (or decrease) in revenue for which the facility is entitled. MDS Coordinators are responsible for setting RUG levels for each resident and ensuring the facility is getting accurate, and maximum, reimbursement.
MDS Coordinator Requirements
- This MDS Coordinator must be a Registered Nurse (RN) in Arizona who has already received on-the-job training, or completed an MDS-training program.
- Candidates must be familiar with MDS 3.0, and have an in-depth working knowledge of the RAI user manual and RUG categories.
- Attention to detail is a must as there are dozens of RUG categories. Even small inaccuracies can result in significant reimbursement deficits.
MDS Coordinator training is extremely important and candidates must have knowledge of current state, federal, and CMS regulations, and be able to relate professionally, positively, and cooperatively with staff, residents and family members.
Ideal candidates will enjoy:
- Pay in the $90K to $105K range, with the top end being reserved for those with stable tenure in previous jobs and a track record of success improving reimbursement rates as MDS nurse
- Generous benefits including Health/ Dental/ Vision insurance, retirement savings plan with a company match, generous PTO days plus sick time and holidays, Life and AD&D insurance EAP and more! *The above pay package is an estimate, please contact our team to put together your personalized pay package, as a variety of factors can influence your total pay.*
- Joining a successful and supportive team who puts their residents first every day
Ideal candidates will bring:
- Registered Nurse license in Arizona (RN in AZ) or Compact license
- Prior background in MDS Coordination with stable tenure and measurable success in the role
- RAC-CT certification a plus
- PDPM savvy
- Clear communication skills interacting with all walks of life
- Team oriented mindset
Does this job strike you as something you'd excel at? Has your previous experience as an MDS Coordinator been building you up for this job?
Then APPLY TODAY for immediate consideration!
Questions? Reach out to Michelle Koch at LeaderStat, mkoch@leaderstat.com or 480-769-7871.
LeaderStat is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
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