[Hiring] MDS Consultant @PACS

Role Description

The primary purpose of this position is to oversee the facility to ensure assessments are completed per guidelines. A primary focus is the resident assessment process, which includes individual assessment, MDS assessment, and resident plan of care. Key responsibilities include:

• Providing oversight on facilities' weekly PDPM meetings.
• Tracking and monitoring the effective utilization of PDPM tools.
• Creating clinical reporting systems.
• Holding monthly workshops on PDPM and CMS-related regulations.
• Tracking and monitoring QM and QASP performance.
• Assisting in reviewing MDS/PDPM claims.
• Providing training to new MDS Coordinators.
• Developing performance evaluation systems for MDS Nurses.
• Ensuring accurate and timely completion of all MDS Assessments.
• Coordinating interdisciplinary participation in completing the Minimum Data Set (MDS) for new admissions.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) or an equivalent Accredited Nursing Program Degree.
• MDS certification is preferred.
• Experience in clinical and management roles, preferably in a regional or corporate setting.
• Knowledge of CMS/OIG surveys and regulations.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Requirements

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite products.

Benefits

• Pay Range: $120,000 - $130,000

Company Description

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.