Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $2,693 per week

  • Brownsville
  • Tact Staff

Tact Staff is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Brownsville, New York.

Job Description & Requirements
  • Specialty: Med Surg
  • Discipline: RN
  • Start Date: 07/02/2024
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • 36 hours per week
  • Shift: 12 hours
  • Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:MDS Coordinator is responsible for coordination of MDS assessments of each resident. Participates in the overall process of providing optimum care of each resident. Provides support to clinical staff in the provision of high care quality of life for each resident. Primary Responsibilities:-Completes accurate assessments, MDS, and CAAs as assigned.-Monitors and audits clinical records, assures accuracy and timeliness.-Informs PI Director of persistent issues related with non-compliant documentation.-Communicates with physicians, discharge planners and others to process referrals, authorization for services, and capture data related to utilization.-Gathers information on facility’s current residents for future assessments, including physical and mental states.-Ensures accurate ICD-10 coding for proper reimbursement.-Maintains current working knowledge of Medicare criteria, serving as a resource for nursing staff and communicate changes in regulations.-Monitors Case Mix Index (CMI) scores, looking for potential risks and/or changes that may affect Medicaid reimbursement.-Reviews daily all communications received via fax, email or mail.-Completes special managed care projects; performs independent research and prepares/gathers information for reports and data summaries. -Assists other departments with projects as needed in the spirit of teamwork.-All other duties as requested. Required Skills & Experience:-Minimum of two (2) years of experience in MDS 3.0. -Long Term care experience required.-Positive relationship building.-Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills.-Organized with an ability to work independently to complete projects.-Detail oriented with consistent follow-through.-Excellent writing, listening and problem solving skills.-Proficient with Microsoft Office suite applications such as Word and Excel. Preferred Skills & Experience:-N/A Days- Monday to Friday- 9am-5pm

Tact Medical Staffing Job ID #461919. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse - MDS Coordinator

About Tact Staff

Our nurses choose Tact assignments because it provides the opportunity to take on new challenges in their careers while they travel across the United States and gain enriching experiences on a professional and personal level. 

Our dedicated team of staffing consultants will work with you and be your advocate as you choose to embark on new assignments. Our team is committed to providing our nurses with the most rewarding healthcare assignments and choices at primer healthcare institutions nationwide. Let us handle the details; you choose the job and location that are right for you.

Be Adventurous,  Make a Difference , Travel with Tact. 

Be Adventurous -  Becoming a travel nurse is not only a professional adventure, but a personal adventure as well. It is an opportunity to challenge yourelf, to explore a new place, and try amazing food...

Make a Difference  - Nurses make such a huge difference in so many lives. The care and compassion you show to your patients, does not go unoticed. We know how important your jobs is, which is why we take our job as recruiters so seriously. Being able to place nurses in hospitals, where you are doing something as crucial as saving lives, is something we feel thankful to be able to do. 

Travel with Tact  - From the moment we receive your resume we begin trying to build a relationship with you. We know the importance of becoming your friend, before becoming your recruiter. Building friendly, yet professional relationships allows us to discover what you truly want... and don't want in a travel assignment.