MDS Coordinator

Department:
Clinical/Nursing

Contact Name:
Michelle Lane

Contact Phone:
(410) 773-5314

Contact FAX:
(410) 773-5605

Req.ID:
*RN-NM

Job Description:

About the Opportunity
Las Cruces Nursing Center, a 120 skilled nursing facility dedicated to providing high quality nursing care is searching for an MDS Coordinator to join our team! Las Cruces Nursing Center is located at 2029 Sagecrest Ct. Las Cruces New Mexico, - come visit our facility or call for more information About the Opportunity The MDS Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process including completion of an accurate Minimum Data Set (MDS) and development of the interdisciplinary Plan of Care. Additionally, this individual will lead the daily Medicare Prospective Pay System (PPS) Interdisciplinary Team Meeting (ITM). These duties are to be performed in a timely manner consistent with Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) guidelines and Trans Health standards. This individual also establishes and maintains positive relationships with all members of the healthcare team. Essential Functions (summary): Maintains current MDS status of each patient/resident, according to state and federal guidelines as required under the Omnibus Budget Recomciliation Act (OBRA), Medicare PPS and any Medicaid payment system, as applicable. Schedules patients/residents for appropriate OBRA, Medicare PPS and or Medicaid required assessment. Implements system to monitor for changes in patient/resident condition.

About Us
Our Vision:

To show dignity and compassion to those we serve. To promote teamwork and accountability among our employees, and to earn the respect of our peers in the healthcare community. We not only aspire to the highest standard of excellence, we measure it. Through the initiation of performance improvement efforts, and outcomes measurement, we continually analyze our own performance so that we can be sure we're living up to our ideals - and our promise - every day.

Qualifications
Qualifications Ideal candidate must be a skilled communicator, director and motivator. Able to organize and prioritize many tasks effectively. RN with unencumbered license to practice as an RN. Able to react to emergency situations appropriately when required. Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language Must be able to relate information concerning a patient/resident's condition.

Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefit package which includes medical/dental insurance, life insurance, short term and long term disability, PTO, 401 (k), tuition reimbursement, flexible spending accounts, in-facility education programs and so much more. Salaries commensurate with experience. Equal Opportunity Employer/ Drug Free Workplace