Float MDS Coordinator

Fresh River Healthcare; Manchester (CT); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision insurance

401(k) retirement program

Paid time off

Job summary

iCare Health Network is seeking an experienced MDS Coordinator (RN or LPN) to support facilities in the Massachusetts and Hartford area, with no on-call requirement.

The role focuses on coordinating Medicare/Medicaid case-mix documentation, MDS completion and PPS alignment to ensure appropriate reimbursement. Collaboration with Nursing, Dietary, Social Services and Rehabilitation is essential.

Qualifications

• Active RN or LPN license in CT is required.
• Knowledge of quality assurance/improvement processes is required.
• Bachelor’s or Associate degree in a health care related field is preferred.
• At least 1 year experience completing MDS and completion of MDS training or equivalent knowledge of PPS is required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of resident care following the MDS process.
• Coordinate and facilitate care conferences with the interdisciplinary team.
• Complete and review Minimum Data Sets (MDS).
• Educate and train nursing staff and other departments regarding MDS roles and sections.
• Ensure all current MDS/PPS updates are implemented and staff are trained.
• Cross-train between PPS and OBRA.
• Conduct regular resident interviews as required by the MDS.
• Respond to clinical emergencies, regulatory visits, surveys and issues outside of normal hours as needed.

Skills

MDS knowledge

Quality assurance

Interdisciplinary coordination

Education

Health care degree

Job description

iCare Health Network is looking for an experienced MDS Coordinator (RN) to assist facilities in the Massachusetts and Hartford area, no on-call requirement.

MDS Coordinator

The primary role of the MDS Coordinator is to coordinate and guide the overall process and tracking of all Medicare/Medicaid case-mix documents, and care assessments in order to assure appropriate reimbursement for services. The position is also responsible for completing concurrent MDS to assure achievement of maximum allowable RUG categories, as well as integrating information from Nursing, Dietary, Social Services, and Rehabilitation departments for appropriate reimbursement.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinates the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of resident care by following the MDS process.
• Coordinates and facilitates care conferences with the interdisciplinary team.
• Coordinates, completes and reviews Minimum Data Sets (MDS)
• Educates, trains and assists nursing staff and other departments regarding the roles of assessments, planning, implementation and MDS process; and completion of applicable sections of MDS.
• Responsible for ensuring all current MDS/PPS updates are implemented and staff is in-serviced.
• Will cross train between PPS and OBRA.
• Conducts regular resident interviews as required by the MDS
• Available to respond to clinical emergencies, regulatory agency visits, surveys and issues outside of normal work hours as needed

Qualifications:

• Active RN or LPN license in the State of Connecticut, required.
• Knowledge of Quality Assurance/Improvement processes, required.
• Bachelors or Associate degree in a health care related field, preferred.At least 1 year experience completing MDS and completion of MDS training program or equivalent experience and knowledge of PPS, required.

Compensation & Benefits

• Generous salary, commensurate with experience
• Benefits program, includes health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid Time Off, including vacation, personal, and sick time
• 401(k) Retirement program
• Short and Long-term disability insurance
• Collaborative work environment

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