MDS Coordinator/Educator

Goodwin Living • United States, United States • 1w ago

Celebrated as a "Great Place to Work" in the D.C. region for 2024 by Activated Insight, Forest Hills of DC is more than a team-it's a family of individuals who represent various countries bringing unique perspectives and experiences that enrich our workplace culture.

Forest Hills of DC is ranked "Great Place to Work" thanks to team members who respond to an annual survey conducted by a neutral, third-party resource. Here are some reasons they honor us with this ranking.

Embracing Diversity: Our strength is in our diverse team, fostering an inclusive and vibrant culture that values every voice.

Growth and Opportunities: We bolster personal and professional development, offering a myriad of opportunities, from on-the-job training to mentorship programs and financial support, to help you reach your full potential.

Valuing Our Team members: By prioritizing team member satisfaction, we create a fulfilling work environment with competitive benefits, work-life balance, and recognition programs, ensuring our team feels appreciated and valued.

Pay: $115k - $125k per year

Job Summary

The 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

About Forest Hills of DC

At Forest Hills of DC, you can truly find work that makes a difference! As a nonprofit senior living and healthcare organization located in the heart of the District of Columbia, we are passionately committed to our mission: to cultivate a supportive community that inspires and engages both seniors and their caregivers. Our dedication to our team members is at the very core of this mission. We take pride in fostering an enriching and uplifting work environment that empowers our staff. It's no wonder our amazing team has recognized us as a "Great Place to Work" in Activated Insights 2024!

Forest Hills of DC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We take pride in our inclusive work culture that values diversity and fosters talent. With us, you are more than just a team member; you are part of a community committed to excellence and continuous learning.

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