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We are seeking an experienced MDS Coordinator to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in patient care and possess knowledge of MDS processes. An ideal candidate will have worked in skilled nursing and have previous MDS experience.
This position may work remotely. Travel to a Nye location may be required for initial training/orientation. Hours may be flexible.
Position Summary
Develops, plans, coordinates, organizes, directs, and evaluates the MDS and Care Planning activities/systems for the campus in accordance with scope of practice, doctors’ orders, established company policies and procedures, standards, and guidelines; current federal, state, and local laws and regulations governing the nursing department and campus; and as directed by the supervisor by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate team members.:
In this role you will:
- Utilize Point Click Care software to manage patient data and documentation
- Coordinate the due dates for residents MDS’, CAAs, and care plans and notify the care plan team
- Coordinate the review and revision process of the resident MDS, CAAs, and Care Plans as required including 14- day admission, quarterly, annual, and significant change for non-medicare residents and 5, 14, 30, 60, 90-day, EOT/SOT/COT, and significant change for Medicare residents
- Communicate with resident’s responsible party and staff regarding any changes, problems, concerns, and/or special needs residents may have
- Assist to coordinate services to assist the resident to meet their needs which may include, but is not limited to PT, OT, ST, audiologist, psychiatrist, dentist, optometrist, and/or other referrals as indicated.
- Coordinate discharge planning for patients
- Work closely with managed care systems to optimize resident outcomes.
Qualified candidates will have:
- Graduate from an accredited school of Nursing approved by the State of Nebraska.
- Possess a valid RN license from the appropriate state. This shall include maintaining required CEU’s.
- Previous experience in MDS coordination or a related role
- Proficiency in Point Click Care software preferred
- Familiarity with utilization management and discharge planning processes
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
What’s in it for you:
- Competitive benefits package including low premiums, short-term disability, long-term disability, HSA contribution matching, 401(k) with company match, and more!
- Flexible scheduling for many positions including on-call, full-time, and part-time options.
- Competitive wage scales including shift differential for qualifying positions.
- Tuition reimbursement and scholarship programs.
- A great culture where we live out our mission “To celebrate life in environments we create by delivering exceptional service and superior value through innovative leadership in personalized care.”
In 1989, Nye Health Services was founded on the philosophy that people deserve services that recognize individuality and are tailored to their unique needs. Today, Nye Health Services remains family-owned with campuses in Fremont, Lincoln, and Norfolk, Nebraska . Nye Health Services is blessed with dedicated and compassionate people who believe in our vision and deliver on our mission every day. Having a great work environment, while providing the best quality services so people feel cared for is of the utmost importance to us. We give passionate people a purpose!:
We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.