MDS Coordinator Supervisor, RN

~Long Term Care / Skilled Nursing Facility in Fairfield, CT looking for an MDS Coordinator Supervisor, RN to join our team~

This is a salaried position, candidate must hold an active Connecticut RN License, and previous experience is required.

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

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