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Are you an experienced MDS nurse interested in the next step? The MDS Coordinator provides oversight of the RAI process and conducts assessments and care plan coordination for guests. The MDS Coordinator supervises the Care Management Nurse, MDS Nurse. The Laurels of Fulton offers one of the leading employee benefit packages in the industry, including health insurance, 401K with matching funds, paid time off and paid holidays. When you work with The Laurels of Fulton, you will join an experienced, hard-working team that values communication and collaboration. Why just work when you can help shape a legacy? Responsibilities Completes the MDS, CAA’s and care plans within regulated time frames. Coordinates scheduling the RAI process with the interdisciplinary team Assesses resident through physical assessment, interview and chart review. Discusses resident care needs with care givers, including physician, nursing, social services, therapy, dietary, and activity staff. Reviews information from hospital, consults and outside agencies and uses such information in the completion of the assessment and care planning. Coordinates, identifies, and/or initiates significant change MDS’ Is prepared to conduct PPS meetings maintaining MDS assessments per Medicare schedule and maintains PPS board for monitoring of Medicare days and RUGs utilization in the absence of the Care Management Coordinator Remains current with American Association of Nursing Assessment Coordinators (AANAC) requirements. Qualifications Registered Nurse (RN) AANC certification a plus. RAC-CT Knowledge of the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process, including the principles the Prospective Payment Process (PPS) strongly preferred. Experience as an MDS Nurse About Laurel Health Care Company Laurel Health Care Company is a national provider of skilled nursing, subacute, rehabilitative, and assisted living services dedicated to achieving the highest standards of care. At The Laurels, caring is more than providing excellent medical and guest services. It's also being a companion, and treating each guest with the utmost dignity, respect and compassion. It's what we call "The Laurel Way of Caring

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