Pay: $115k - $125k per year
Job SummaryThe MDS-RN-Educator is a dual-function role. Overseeing the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment process and training facility team members on clinical documentation, CMS regulations, and quality measures. The goal is to maximize Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement and ensure top-tier care
Job Duties- Ensuring accurate completion of the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) and MDS 3.0 forms.
- Align care planning and MDS submissions with DC Health and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regulations.
- Maximize facility revenue through accurate clinical coding and case-mix index (CMI) optimization.
- Training and devoploment of clinical and non-clinical team members.
- Educate new floor nurses, LPNs, and CNAs on proper charting, restorative nursing programs, and RAI processes.
- Identify documentation trends and gaps, creating targeted training to improve 5-star quality measures.
- Train team members on any changes to federal or DC state licensing and survey standards.
- Lead interdisciplinary care plan meetings with residents and their families.
- Work closely with physicians, physical therapists, and social workers to reflect holistic patient needs.
- Ensures proper hand washing techniques are followed, and working environment areas are clean and sanitary
- If applicable, ensure that all tasks that involve potential exposure to blood/body fluids are identified.
- Participates in the Infection Control Program.
- Follows established procedures for safety regulations and preparedness drills.
- Maintains confidentiality of all resident information
- Ensures that residents are treated fairly and with dignity and respect
- Reports complaints and grievances made by residents to the supervisor
- Reports all allegations of resident abuse and/or misappropriation of resident property immediately
- Assures resident's privacy in accordance with resident's and/or family's wishes in compliance with regulatory guidelines
Job Requirements- Active, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in Washington, D.C.
- (2-4) years of long-term care experience, with strong proficiency in MDS coding.
- Certification such as RAC-CT (Resident Assessment Coordinator-Certified) through the American Association of Nurse Assessment Coordinators (AANAC) is highly preferred.
- Proficiency in Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems like PointClickCare.
A sample of our many benefits to Full-Team members - Paid time Off (PTO)
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Tuition Assistance for Career Development
- Retirement Plan - 401(k)
- Access to a Fitness Center
- Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
- Free Onsite Parking
- Metro Accessible
