MDS Coordinator RN or LPN

Long Term Care/Skilled Nursing Facility in Niantic looking for an MDS Coordinator to join our team on a per diem/on-call basis.
Must hold an active Connecticut LPN or RN License, and previous experience is preferred.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: · Works in collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Team to assess the needs of the resident · Assists with coordination and management of the daily Care Management meeting, to include review of resident care and the setting of the Assessment Reference Date · Complies with federal and state regulations regarding completion and coordination of the RAI process · Monitors MDS and care plan documentation for all residents.
Ensures documentation is present in the medical record to support MDS coding · Maintains current MDS status of assigned residents according to state and federal guidelines · Supports the tracking system of MDS schedules (timeframes and due dates) · Maintains the frequent and accurate data entry of resident information into appropriate computerized MDS programs · Completes accurate coding of the MDS with information obtained via medical record review as well as observation and interview with facility staff, resident and family members · At the direction of the RCMD, attends interdisciplinary team meetings and other meetings in order to gather information, communicate changes, and maintain and update records · Continually updating knowledge base related to data entry and computer technology · At the direction of the RCMD, may participate in quality assurance activities · Completion of AANAC Certificate program within the first six months of employment · Contacts Medicare Beneficiary Hotline per company policy and RCMD direction · Completes electronic submission of required documentation to the State database and other entities per company policy Apply today for more details!