Float MDS Coordinator

Icarehn; Manchester (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous salary

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) Retirement program

Short and Long-term disability insurance

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Icarehn is seeking an experienced MDS Coordinator (RN) in Connecticut to manage Medicare/Medicaid documentation and care assessments. The role requires coordination with interdisciplinary teams and staff training on MDS processes.

The ideal candidate must hold an RN or LPN license in Connecticut, possess knowledge in Quality Assurance, and have at least one year of MDS experience. The position offers a generous salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Active RN or LPN license in the State of Connecticut, required.
• At least 1 year experience completing MDS and completion of MDS training program or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of resident care by following the MDS process.
• Educates, trains and assists nursing staff regarding the roles of assessments and MDS process.
• Responsible for ensuring all current MDS/PPS updates are implemented.

Skills

Knowledge of Quality Assurance/Improvement processes

Experience with MDS

Ability to educate and train nursing staff

Education

Bachelors or Associate degree in a healthcare related field

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