Exciting Opportunity: Join Diversicare as an MDS Coordinator- RNAC / Director of Care Coordination! Diversicare is seeking a dedicated MDS Coordinator (RNAC) to join our exceptional team and make a difference in the lives of our patients and residents. If you're passionate about ensuring accuracy and compliance in MDS assessments, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Why Choose Diversicare: Leadership Opportunity: As our MDS Coordinator (RNAC), you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring exceptional patient care by overseeing the accuracy and compliance of MDS assessments. Upholding Our Values: At Diversicare, we value trust, respect, customer focus, compassion, diplomacy, appreciation, and strong communication skills. As an MDS Coordinator, you'll embody these values and help shape our workplace culture. Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy a competitive benefits package, including competitve salary, medical/dental/vision coverage, an excellent 401k plan, tuition reimbursement, and more. #ND123
* Coordinate the RAI Process, ensuring accuracy and compliance with state and federal regulations.
* Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to assess patient/resident needs and coordinate care plans.
* Conduct Care Plan conferences with patients, residents, and families.
* Provide education related to the RAI Process and ensure accurate coding of MDS assessments.
* Monitor Quality Measures and ensure MDS accuracy to reflect quality standards.
* Maintain accurate documentation and ensure timely submission to state databases and other entities.
* Ensure compliance with Medicare and Medicaid regulatory guidelines.
* Facilitate daily care coordination meetings to align care resources with patient needs and benefits.
* Participate in and facilitate Engage/72 HR Admission meetings as part of the care management system.
* Manage the restorative nursing program, integrating it with the activity department.
* Ensure timely communication with patients and families regarding changes in condition and discharge planning.
* Coordinate discharge planning and post-discharge communication, including home health and DME.
* Serve as a skilled care documentation specialist, ensuring accurate and timely completion of Medicare and * * * * Managed Care regulatory guidelines.
* Review Additional Documentation Requests (ADRs) to ensure all documents meet the request.
* Two years of MDS experience preferred, but not required.
* Current registered nursing (RN) license in the state of employment.
* Working knowledge of the MDS 3.0
* Degree in nursing, therapy or other related clinical field (i.e. social services), must hold a current license in respective field.
* Knowledge of healthcare reimbursement, utilization management, and discharge planning.
* Experience providing strategic leadership, managing teams and leading projects required.
* Ability to formulate and implement short and long term strategic plans
* Strong verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
* Must have proven ability to lead a team to achieve desired outcomes of team
* Strong communication and organizational skills required
* Must have knowledge of PDPM requirements of insurers
* Must have understanding of regulatory requirements
* Previous case management experience preferred
Diversicare is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. Diversicare does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity), national origin, age, or disability, sexual orientation, citizenship, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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