Description

In this full-time MDS position, you will encounter a unique experience and opportunity of being an employee of Engage Consulting and working on behalf of various Skilled Nursing Facilities in the MDS role. With the elimination of on-call and being pulled into additional facility duties, this position will allow you to focus on solely MDS related tasks to produce optimal outcomes with Case Mix, PDPM, and Quality Measure management. This position allows the ultimate flexibility of remote status, with occasional travel when necessary.

At Engage Consulting our specialists have worked with clients for over 20 years to transform operations and advance quality. As Administrators, management professionals, and MDS experts we bring important operational knowledge that bridges pathways between leadership and clinical teams to bring new benefits to SNF operations. Our organization offers a robust orientation program as well as deep skill-set training and Nursing Contact hours for time spent on education.

Essential Functions Of The Job

Responsible for the coordination, completion, and submission (including timing and scheduling) of mandated OBRA and Medicare
MDS assessments, as assigned.
Responsible for the development, review, and/or revision of resident specific care plans as a member of the interdisciplinary team, in coordination with the completion of MDS assessments following RAI Guidelines.
Responsible for contributing to and attending key meetings in the facility in-person and remotely including but not limited to morning meeting, Case Mix, Quality Measure, and Medicare/Utilization Review
Provide interim MDS completion services, as assigned focusing on accurate scheduling, completion, and submission of MDS following RAI Guidelines.
Provide technical review of audits with ability to focus on reimbursement accuracy/optimization, Case Mix Management, Quality
Measure Management, and MDS accuracy reviews.
Maintain clinical and regulatory knowledge in accordance with current geriatric care standards of practice, including but not limited to Federal Survey Requirements, MDS 3.0 RAI Manual, federal and state health regulations, CMS Requirements of Participation, and payor guidelines.
Consistently demonstrate sound judgement and provides ethical guidance to customers for SNF practices.
Provide direct assistance to the Senior Practice Manager and Director of Clinical Consulting as requested.
Must be familiar with Electronic Medical Record (EMR) programs including Point Click Care, Matrix Care, and therapy software systems.
Consistently portray the mission, vision, core values, cornerstones and professional image of Engage Consulting, exercise good judgement in the performance of the job.
Special projects and other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with active Nursing licensure.
Minimum two years of experience performing MDS completion in a SNF.
AAPACN Resident Assessment Coordinator Certification (RAC-CT) preferred.
Intermediate knowledge of SNF Reimbursement and Billing Regulations, including but not limited to RAI guidelines, PDPM Reimbursement, Case Mix Management, and specific state nursing documentation guidelines.
Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).

Core Competencies

Healthcare Billing Expertise, Relationship Management, Project Management, Excellent Interpersonal Skills, Care Plan Development, Technological Skills, Problem-Solving and Analytical Skills, Critical Evaluation, Cultural Awareness, Ethical Practice, Ability to Exercise Independent Judgement and Discretion, Maintain Confidentiality.

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