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0-5 years of experience
Completed the MDS for all Medicare residents and along with therapy, worked toward meeting the needs of the resident and to provide the highest RUG rate to maximize reimbursement
- Conducted Medicare meetings to ensure proper documentation to meet Medicare guidelines
- Improved the daily reimbursement rate through coordination of delivery of care involving cooperation between therapy and nursing services
- Promoted to lead MDS coordinator in April 2004.
0-5 years of experience
Effectively managed Medicare A and managed care case loads of up to 35 residents to ensure optimum reimbursement.
- Completed all staff education pertaining to the direct care provided by staff and ADL documentation.
- Coordinated care between nursing and rehab staff to ensure proper management to meet resident needs and to ensure that individualized goals and plans of care were developed.
- Scheduled, completed and participated in all care plans and family meetings.
- Scheduled, completed and transmitted all MDS assessments to state data base in a timely manner to ensure appropriate billing.
- Completed daily minute management
- Responsible for weekly Utilization review to ensure that nursing documentation met all state guidelines.
- Corespondence with insurance companies to ensure that managed care resident’s stays were within the guidelines of both our company’s as well as their insurer company’s guidelines.
0-5 years of experience
Developed and maintained ongoing MDS Schedules for each resident
- Monitored the assignment of residents to Resource Utilization Groups (RUGs) and the payment period associated with the MDS schedule
- Coordinated in assessments of patients and ensured the timely completion adhering to Medicare, Insurance, and OBRA requirements.
- Communicated with physicians, CNAs, Nurses, families, IDT, and residents regarding residents’ clinical conditions.
- Helped in the developed of a written Care Plan for each resident and reviewed and revise
0-5 years of experience
Responsible for all Medicare/Medicaid MDS billings, including weekly submissions to State
- Coordinating Care-Plan meetings with family, residents, and staff
- Responsible for updating Care-Plans on a daily basis as needed.
- Provided inservices to floor nurses/CNA’s on proper documentation of ADL’s
- Prepared quarterly QI reports for DON
- Participated in the Guardian Angels Program and acted as a personal shopper for many of the residents.
- Marketing at various hospitals, community centers, and MD offices.
0-5 years of experience
Provided bedside care, monitored vital signs, administered medication as ordered by MD.
- Provided wound care, monitored skin for changes.
- Collected samples for ordered lab work.
- Monitored patient’s and notified MD for any changes in Mental Status, skin, weight and lab work.
- Two successful tag free annual surveys in the MDS/Care plan Department.
0-5 years of experience
Assisted Alzheimers patients with daily activities such as arts and crafts and exercise
- Provided additional services such as manicures/pedicures and assistance with hair
- Established a comfortable environment by providing one on one interaction sessions with patients
- Followed up with necessary reports regarding progression/digression of patients during everyday activities
0-5 years of experience
Developed patient specific nursing care plans.
- Supervised nursing staff in providing safe and effective patient care.
- Complied with RAI process assuring the accuracy, timeliness, and completeness of the MDS assessment and CAAS.
- Guided and educated novel MDS nursing staff relate to the MDS assessment process.
- Shared responsibility for backing up nursing staff on a 24-hour per day, 7 day per week basis.
0-5 years of experience
Ensure completion of all Medicare and OBRA assessments in a timely manner
- Complete ICD9 coding to ensure proper and timely Medicare payment
- Ensure completion of all medical necessity form
- Ensure physician certifications are completed appropriately and in a timely manner
- Ensure proper documentation to maximize reimbursement
- Obtain prior authorizations for all managed care policies
- Obtain weekly re-certifications for all managed care policies
0-5 years of experience
Collaborates with the RAI Director, Director of Nursing, and Charge nurses to facilitate coordination of resident services and plan of care for all residents.
- Ensures accuracy, timely completion of required MDS assessments.
- Assures accuracy and completeness of entire medical records.
- Maintains MDS schedule, be accessible to members of the interdisciplinary team, and provide clear, updated information on completion deadlines.
- Participate in the IDT walking rounds and 72 hours care conferences
- Participate in PPS management system to maximize outcomes for Medicare A residents
0-5 years of experience
Provide safe and professional nursing care for all residents on assigned 40-bed unit.
- Supervise and direct the nursing assistants and medication aides in the delivery of resident care and monitor performance daily.
- Possess special sensitivity to meeting diverse needs in varied situations.
- Develop rapport with patients, family, staff and physicians.
- Provide dressing changes for a wide variety of wound care needs.
- MDS/LTCMI Input on all residents.
0-5 years of experience
Assess each resident for functional status for MDS
- Completed a comprehensive plan of care for each patient based on functional needs.
- Provided information to insurance companies for recertification of patients inpatient stay.
- Provided MDS training to new employees
0-5 years of experience
Assess patients to optimize quality outcomes and also reimbursements for the facility
- Utilize pointclickcare for MDS assessments to create individualized careplans for each patient
- Meet with the patients and their families, as well as with the interdisciplinary team to discuss patient care
- Meet with therapy department to discuss rehab (PT/OT/ST) modality’s in patient’s treatment
- Meet with the Controller to discuss Resident Census and troubleshoot issues with census
- Daily meetings with the administrative team to discuss individual care and how to best satisfy the needs of the patients
0-5 years of experience
Complete assessments, Minimum Data Sets (MDS) and care plans for all residents assigned.
- Monitors completion of MDS’s by other disciplines within timeframes prescribed by regulatory guidelines.
- Ensures accurate, timely completion of the MDS/RAPs/Triggers sheet for assigned residents.
- Conduct care plan conferences for assigned residents.
- Maintain and updates all care plans and assessments for assigned residents on a quarterly basis.
- Support quality of care and operational efficiency by maintaining acceptable attendance record.
- Performs all job duties in a manner that ensures that confidential information and resident rights are protected at all times.
0-5 years of experience
- Assisted with discharge planning process with Social Services and Therapy for proper discharge of residents back to the community.
- Followed state and federal guidelines according to Medicare and Medicaid regulations.
- Assessments for Medicare, Medicaid, and insurance companies for accuracy and reimbursement.
- Evaluated effectiveness of nursing care plan and updated MDS/RAI process within completion guidelines.
- Data entering ICD-9 coding.
0-5 years of experience
Developed and maintained MDS schedules for all patients
- Performed PPS assessments on all admissions
- Transmitted assessments to the state
- Attended case management meetings to gage patients’ progress and determine discharge needs
- Acted as liaison between patients, families and doctors
- Spoke regularly with patients and their families about patients’ progress in therapies, as well as medical status
- Assisted patients and their families in discharge planning by arranging home health care and ordering medical supplies
0-5 years of experience
Responsible for 75 bed facility
- Coordinate and complete MDS process including MCR, HMO and Medicaid
- Accountable for staff education and discipline
- Acted as Interim DON for two months
- Gathering and coding health and skill levels for state and federal reimbursement
- Participating in in-servicing of nursing, therapy and social service staffs
0-5 years of experience
Develop and maintain on-going MDS schedules for each resident.
- Update and report regular status of the patient to the respective personnel’s
- Provide direct resident care ensuring adherence to established plans.
- Report regular status and updates to appropriate personnel.
- Help in the development of a written care plan and assessment for each resident and review and revise
- Communicate with physicians, nurses, CNA’s, coworkers, interdisciplinary team members and families, regarding resident’s clinical condition
- Review resident medical records, care plans and charting to ensure proper documentation supports care provided and reimbursement level
6-10 years of experience
Responsible for day-to-day coordination of RAI and Care Planning in accordance with Federal and State regulations
- Conduct interviews of each resident for resident assessments
- Accurately evaluate resident’s condition and pertinent medical date to make informed decision for special assessment activities or amendments to the admission assessment
- Consistently monitor QI and QM reports to ensure corrective action can be implemented when potential problem areas occur
- Successfully work with interdisciplinary Care Plan Team to develop comprehensive resident assessment and care plan catered to the needs of each resident individually
- Coordinate detailed development of a written development care plan for each resident
- Nurse Manager on call on a rotating basis
- Work as Manager on Duty on a monthly basis to provide support to staff, residents/patients, and families
0-5 years of experience
Complete assessments, Minimum Data Set (MDS) and care plans for all residents assigned.
- Initiate care plans and supporting activities that will result in the best possible outcome for assigned residents.
- Attend interdisciplinary care plan meeting conferences for assigned residents
- Maintain and update all care plans and assessments for assigned residents on a quarterly basis and add/delete issues as necessary
- Monitor and ensure completion of all MDS assessments in a timely fashion.
10+ years of experience
Responsible for completion, submission, and transmitting of minimum data sheet (MDS 3.0) as regulated by the Medicare Patient Payment System.
- System Administrator for Win-Care Program used for processing all MDS files including upgrading the database system for Medicare and Medicaid updates.
- Communicate with the finance department regarding patient reimbursement and appeals.
- Coordinate with the interdisciplinary team- therapist, social worker, activity director, nursing, and discharge planner regarding patient plan of care and other services.
- Performed chart reviews and audits reflecting on the accuracy in documentation in collaboration with hospital policy and procedures
6-10 years of experience
Responsible for the completion of MDS federal patient’s assessment forms.
- Staff education and training regarding MDS, care plans, and significant changes.
- Leader of Interdisciplinary Care Plans (IDCP).
- Oversaw the quality assurance of patient’s rights.
- Responsible for patient and family education.
10+ years of experience
Understanding of the OBRA/PPS timing and scheduling according to the RAI
- Knowledge of accurate coding
- Care plan formulate/develop/revision of residents care plan to reflect current status of resident
- Documenting CAA’s according to identified triggers
- Organize care plan meetings with patients and families
- Communicating with interdisciplinary team to establish appropriate goals/interventions
- Work closely with Rehab Manager to set ARD for the best possible reimbursement outcome
- Transmission to the State in a timely manner
0-5 years of experience
Ensure accurate standardized assessments and timely completion of MDS according to state and federal regulations
- Assess charts, collect information and communicate with healthcare team to create individualized care plans
- Conduct care plan conferences and facilitate effective communication between interdisciplinary team
- Conduct weekly CMI meetings for early identification and intervention of resident’s changes
0-5 years of experience
Prepare assessment schedules
- Insure assessments and care plans are done accurately and in a timely manner
- Prepare, file, and track electronic paperwork submissions including required Medicare documentation
- Collaborate with other IDT members and running care plan assessment meetings
- Schedule and collaborate with IDT members to manage Medicare patient assessments in a timely manner
- Prepare documentation for other insurance evaluations
- Perform nursing functions as needed
0-5 years of experience
Assessments for long term care residents.
- Update Care Plans quarterly, annually & PRN.
- Developing monthly calendar for upcoming assessments due.
- Ensuring that all assessments are signed by the interdisciplinary team.
- Maintaining and updating ECMB for new admissions of PPS & Managed Care
0-5 years of experience
- Maintain the confidentiality of all resident care information.
- Complete nursing assigned MDS 2.0 items, RAPS, PPS and Care Plans.
- Direct the facility interdisciplinary RAI process while following company guidelines for completion, computer encoding and electronic State transmission of the MDS.
- Reviews the MDS/CAA’s/CPs for accuracy and bring concerns to the interdisciplinary team members.
- Communicates with other nursing staff regarding questions that arise from completing the MDS/CP.
- Participate in the resident Care Plan Meetings.
6-10 years of experience
- Managed Case Mix to increase revenue
- Managed OBRA and PPS Process according to guidelines
- Updated and kept current CNA and Master care plans
- Help to manage Medicare D and pharmacy bill
- Obtain Certifications for Managed Care patients
- Managed forms 802 and 672
- Performed Quarterly and annual assessments for At Risk Areas
- Submitted information for Medicaid Certification
6-10 years of experience
- Leadership of IDT in resident assessment and care planning for LTC residents
- Coverage of Medicare & Managed Care residents, determining level of skilled
- Interpretation of Quality Measures to achieve consecutive 5 Star Ratings
0-5 years of experience
- Oversee and perform the assessment process for MDS 2.0 with some training in MDS 3.0, prepare assessment schedules, and ensure that assessments and care plans are done accurately as well as timely
- Maintain patient records ensuring to adhere to all state and federal guidelines
- Works closely with medical and administrative staff to continuously keep patients’ records updated
- Organize and direct care plan meetings with other members of the interdisciplinary team as well as resident and family members
0-5 years of experience
- Collect data as part of federally mandated process for assessment of Medicare and Insurance patients.
- Use information gathered to complete CAA’s and develop individual Care Plans.
- Complete MDS assessments for PPS, OBRA and CAA’s.
- Assess residents in conjunction with other team members.
- Ensure documentation meets Federal, State and certification guidelines.
0-5 years of experience
Monitored and documented resident and staff infections
- Monitored and documented antibiotic therapy prescribed to residents
- Administered immunizations to residents i.e. pneumococcal and influenza
- Provide inservicing and educational workshops to staff members
- Administer initial and annual TB testing to residents and staff members
- Complete new employee and annual performance appraisals
- Supervise up to four nurses and 10 nursing assistants at a time
- Coordinate daily and weekly medicare meetings with interdisciplinary team
- Complete medicare and non-medicare assessments
- Coordinate patient care conferences
- Complete periodic assessments
0-5 years of experience
- Oversees assessment process, prepares schedules and ensures care plans are accurate and timely
- Completes initial and periodic assessments for eligibility for all non-sub-acute care residents
- Coordinates with rehabilitation to ensure all treatments are being administered as per plan of care
- Prepares, files, and tracks electronic paperwork submissions including required Medicare documentation
- Coordinates with nursing and other clinical departments/professionals to ensure documentation is accurate
- Completes hands-on assessments to verify appropriateness of plan care and accuracy of documentation
- Coordinates with billing office regarding eligibility matters to assure proper billing
0-5 years of experience
- Ensure timely, accurate and complete clinical and support documentation to enable the facility to be fully reimbursed by government payer sources for all services provided
- Assists the MDS Coordinator in keeping patients’ charts accurate and reliable since data is used to ensure adherence to treatment standards and provide third parties with necessary information
- Coordinates the completion of assessments as per schedule as appropriate and ensure the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) completion of care plans
- Timely communication of findings and recommendation to DON and ED
- Assists in developing a timely, accurate, and comprehensive care plan for each resident that is individualized with measurable objectives
- Conducts care plan conferences for patients and participates in the Interdisciplinary Team Walking Rounds Process
- Provides education of staff on ADL coding and monitory accuracy of the ADL scoring tool
MDS Coordinator Duties and Responsibilities
In order to coordinate resident assessments, an MDS Coordinator performs many different tasks. We analyzed job listings for MDS Coordinator in order to identify these core duties and responsibilities.
Administer Patient Assessments In order to coordinate patient care, one of the most crucial tasks an MDS Coordinator must complete is to administer patient assessments. MDS Coordinators oversee the assessment process, setting the assessment schedules and assuring that assessments are done in an accurate and timely manner.
Make Recommendations After administering and reviewing assessments, the MDS Coordinator transmits assessments to the Department of Health. They review the results to make policy and procedural recommendations to the supper level management staff.
Develop Care Plans An MDS Coordinator coordinates the care plan as according to regulatory requirements. They must ensure that important resources are made available to patients and that patient care is delivered effectively and to a satisfactory standard.
Coordinate Medicare and Medicaid MDS Coordinators create the schedule for all Medicare and Medicaid. They also start Medicare coverage for newly qualified patients or send out denial letters. They remain updated on changes in Medicare coverage and help determine documents needed for Medicaid reimbursement.
MDS Coordinator Skills
MDS Coordinators are experienced Registered Nurses with extensive knowledge in MDS. They are detail-oriented leaders who are capable of directing other people and managing schedules. Excellent communicators, they also work cooperatively as a member of team. They’re flexible and decisive, responding quickly in high-pressure situations and completing work in a timely, accurate manner. Core skills: Based on job listings we looked at, employers want MDS Coordinators with these core skills. If you want to work as a MDS Coordinator, focus on the following. Go getter enthusiastic ambitious
- Being a licensed Registered Nurse
- Having clinical experience in a healthcare setting
- Demonstrating basic computer skills
- Obtaining a Bachelor’s in Nursing
- Showing proficiency in MDS 3.0
- Demonstrating knowledge of state and federal regulations
Advanced skills: While most employers did not require the following skills, multiple job listings included them as preferred. Add these to your MDS Coordinator toolbox and broaden your career options.
- Prior experience in MDS coordination
- Resident Assessment Coordinator certification
- CPR certification
- Master’s degree in related field
- Long term care experience
MDS Coordinator Resources
We searched the Web to find the best industry resources to help you continue exploring a career as a MDS Coordinator. From thought leaders to industry groups, this list is packed with opportunities to learn, connect and engage. On the Web
MDS Central – News and updates on MDS
John Hopkins School of Nursing Blog – Great nursing stories and study tips
ADVANCE Perspective – A nursing blog told from multiple perspectives Industry Groups
American Medical Association – Largest association of medical professionals
American Nurses Association – National organization of professional nurses
American Association of Nurse Assessment Coordination – Largest organization for Nurse Assessment Coordinators MDS Coordinator Books
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MDS 3.0 Care Plans – Care plans made easy
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