MDS Coordinator - RN

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health brings together two award-winning health systems in Washington state  CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason. As one integrated health system with the most patient access points in western Washington, our team includes 18,000 staff and nearly 5,000 employed physicians and affiliated providers. At Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you will find the safest and highest quality of care provided by our expert, compassionate medical care team at 11 hospitals and nearly 300 sites throughout the greater Puget Sound region.  While you’re busy impacting the healthcare industry, we’ll take care of you with benefits that include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, adoption assistance, annual bonus eligibility, and more!

• Accurately and timely completes (MCR, quarterly, annual, and change in condition) resident MDS and LTCMI assessments, participates in weekly Care Plan meeting to represent nursing on the Care Plan team.
• Prepare monthly schedule for Care Plan meetings and distribute schedule to the Care Plan team.
  Conducts daily review of documentation process in the medical record and initiate appropriate corrective action as necessary. Complete initial and ongoing care plans.
• Assist and participate in developing and implementing accurate Care Plans for residents addressing medical condition, skin, bowel and bladder, incontinence program, fall risk, pain risk, psychotropic drug usage, behavior, etc. Reviews and updates quarterly assessments on each resident: AIMS, Braden, Fall Risk, and Physical Restraint, etc.
• Attends and conducts special studies as needed to identify opportunities to improve system and MDS/LTCMI facilitation.
• Accurately document written notification regarding denials, transfer notices, and changes in resident status in a timely manner per regulatory practices.
• Monitors MCR billing system and the MDS RUG levels to ensure timely submissions for payment and correct submission dates.
• Assists in managing admissions, transfers, and discharge of residents; communicates with residents, family members and management regarding resident status.
  Conducts special studies as needed to identify opportunities to improve system and reimbursement.
• Other duties as assigned.

As a part of our organization, we currently offer the following additional benefits:

• Competitive starting wages (DOE) and training to grow within the company
• Paid holidays, vacation and sick time
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance plans
• Flexible health spending accounts: DCFSA and FSA
• Health Savings Account - (HSA) for use with the high deductible health plan
• Short and long term disability programs
• Employer paid life insurance
• 401a and 403b retirement programs
• Tuition Assistance for career growth and development
• Bright Horizons programs for additional support with children, pets, dependent adults, and household needs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
• Voluntary Protection: Group Accident, Critical Illness, and Identify Theft

• Education: Graduation from an accredited school of nursing with a current license in good standing as a associate degree nurse by the State of Washington

• Certification: RAC-CT Certification within 6 months of hire

• Experience: Six months long term care experience.

• Ability to comprehend and follow instructions; maintain attention and concentration for necessary periods; synthesize, coordinate, and analyze data, perform simple and repetitive tasks; maintain a work pace appropriate to given work load; perform complex and varied tasks; relate to other people beyond giving and receiving instructions; get along with co-workers and peers; understand the meaning of words and how to use them appropriately and effectively; understand and remember detailed instructions; make independent decisions or exercise judgment based on appropriate information; accept and carry out responsibility for direction, control and planning.

• MDS/LTCMI training and competency preferred.
  
  

Just as Virginia Mason is dedicated to improving the lives of our patients and our community, we are equally dedicated to your professional and personal success. With a wide range of perks that includes comprehensive compensation and benefits, continuing education and support, and the opportunity to live in one of the most livable cities in the country, you will find that an opportunity with Team Medicine is one worth taking. Virginia Mason Medical Center, was recognized among the Best Hospitals in Washington state by U.S. News & World Report. Located in Seattle, WA, Virginia Mason is an internationally recognized leader in the continuous improvement of health care. With an extensive list of awards and distinctions that includes our recognition as Top Hospital of the Decade by The Leapfrog Group, Virginia Mason offers you the opportunity to partner with exceptionally talented peers at every level. You will contribute to the strength of our Team Medicine approach to collaborative medicine and benefit from the changes enacted through our Virginia Mason Production System, a model that has transformed health care by providing patients with easier access to care, reducing errors, and continuously innovating patient safety and quality that has been adopted by other organizations here and abroad. Join us, and find out how many ways Virginia Mason offers you the chance to focus on what really matters - our patients.

We deliver inspired people to do meaningful work.

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.