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MDS Coordinator

Axiom Care, Flora, IL, United States


Axiom Healthcare of Flora is seeking a highly skilled nurse to join our team. No experience required. Training will be provided. The successful candidate will be responsible for accurate and timely completion of Medicare/Medicaid case‑mix documents to ensure proper reimbursement. This is a full‑time position with competitive hourly rate of

$34 - $36 HOURLY .

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Assess and determine the health status and level of care of all new admissions

Ensure the accurate and timely completion of all MDS Assessments, including PPS Medicare, quarterly, annual, and significant change

Communicate level of care for new residents to all disciplines

Coordinate interdisciplinary participation in completing the Minimum Data Set (MDS) for each new admission to facility according to regulatory time frames

Maintain an accurate schedule of all MDS assessments to include the proper reference dates throughout the resident's stay

Responsible for the data entry function to assure accurate data entry and electronic submission of MDS assessments

Verify electronic submissions of MDS, perform corrections when necessary, and maintain appropriate records

Coordinate interdisciplinary participation in completing the MDS for each resident according to regulatory time frames

Schedule and conduct resident care conferences in compliance with state and federal regulations

Assist disciplines in formulating and revising care plans

Evaluate resident care plans for comprehensiveness and individuality

Assess the achievement or lack of achievement of desired outcomes

Responsible for all level of care changes within the facility

Generate appropriate forms to complete level of acuity and changes

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Registered Nurse with current unencumbered state licensure

Long Term Care Experience preferred

Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language

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