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Job Title: Registered Nurse - MDS Coordinator
Job Description |
Avalon Health Care - Embracing a reverence for life and a heart for healing
Join our team of highly dedicated professionals who care for those we serve with great skill and compassion. At Avalon Health Care you will be a valuable part of a premier provider of health care services in the West. Our high standard of care and value-driven business has changed the way people think about senior facilities and care. We have a passion for serving seniors and emphasize the unique individuality that every customer brings to our organization. Each part of care is customized, not only clinically, but also with compassion that acknowledges unique needs. Our people-based principles drive the increasing demand for our services.
The selected candidate will ensure that Medicare Part A & B recipients have the appropriate length of stay and receive the appropriate care. Ensure that all billing aspects of Medicare are thoroughly documented and reimbursed as needed. Function as a resource regarding the development and completion of resident assessments (MDS) in accordance with current Federal and state rules, regulations, and guidelines. Work with Medicare Part A & B recipients to ensure receipt of appropriate benefits. They will also work to ensure that all RUG-III criteria are met.
Additional duties include:
Provides training to facility based Medicare Case Managers as needed.
Function as a resource person for all Medicare Case Managers for complex and technical issues.
Coordinates the auditing of nursing documentation as needed to assure nursing notes and flow sheets are completed and reflect the skilled services needs denoted by the RUG classification are on the Medicare care plan.
Ensure physician and therapy notes are audited as needed to determine consistency with RUG and with nursing documentation.
At Avalon Health Care we offer compensation packages with benefits which include:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance
- Short term disability and catastrophic health plans
- Flex 125 benefit program for medical and day care expenses
- 401(k) plan after one year of hire
- Long-term disability insurance
- Tuition incentives for nursing and other job-related programs
Qualified candidates will meet the following:
CA RN license in good standing
Two years experience in Skilled Nursing Facility state and federal regulations.
Comprehensive knowledge of Medicare Part A & B.
Experience managing an interdisciplinary team preferred.
Capable of working with minimal supervision.
A positive attitude toward and a desire to serve the elderly
To be considered for this position, please email your resume to tspooner@avalonhci.com or by fax to 801-596-9001 Attn: Troy Spooner
To learn more about our company, please visit our website at www.avalonhci.com
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