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Port Lavaca Nursing and Rehabilitation CenterPosted 1 month ago

MDS Coordinator - RN (85745)

$31,200–$31,200 year

On-siteBrownsville, Texas, United States

Full TimeLicense Or Certification

Job Summary

Ensure accurate, timely, and complete MDS assessments for Admission, PPS, Quarterly, Annual, and Significant Change events in compliance with RAI guidelines. Complete Medicare and Medicaid case-mix documentation to support reimbursement and avoid default days. Work with the Director of Rehab and interdisciplinary team to select optimal ARDs and support effective care planning. Track Skilled and Managed Care residents for eligibility, benefit utilization, and timely documentation. Gather information for Managed Care reviews, physician certifications, and re-certifications. Conduct regular audits of MDS coding, outcomes, and validation reports to maintain CMS policy compliance. Submit assessments electronically, review error reports, and address late or rejected submissions. Provide training and guidance to staff on the RAI process, documentation requirements, and regulatory updates. Serve as a clinical reimbursement resource for nursing, therapy, business office, and administration. Actively participate in Case Management, Triple Check, and Level of Care meetings. Maintain communication regarding case mix, reimbursement impact, and clinical documentation quality. Support resident-centered care planning by ensuring resident preferences and clinical changes are accurately reflected.

Required Qualifications

  • Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Texas in good standing
  • Must have successfully completed a RN program at an accredited vocational school, college, or university
  • Minimum of two years of skilled nursing experience
  • Must be eligible to work in the United States
  • Must complete and pass all RIHS-specific MDS/RUGs training modules (AIS) within the first 90 days of employment and ongoing per company policy

Desired Qualifications

  • MDS, RAI, Medicare, Medicaid, case-mix, care planning, or clinical reimbursement experience
  • Knowledge of MDS 3.0, RAI guidelines, PPS assessments, ARDs, care plans, and skilled nursing documentation
  • Strong organization, attention to detail, time management, communication, and follow-up skills
  • Ability to work cooperatively with residents, families, nursing, therapy, business office, administration, physicians, and regional support teams

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