MDS Coordinator

Cortland-Park-Rehabilitation-and-Nursing-Cente; City of Cortland (NY); On-site; USD 81,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent wages based on experience

Generous paid time off (vacation, sick

Personal time

Job summary

Cortland Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Cortland, NY is seeking an experienced RN MDS Coordinator to lead the MDS process from admission to discharge in compliance with policies and regulations.

The role requires current NYS RN licensure, knowledge of insurance contracts, and MDS experience. Full-time days, competitive hourly rate, and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Current NYS Licensed Registered Nurse.
• Clinical experience and working knowledge of insurance contracts.
• Utilization Review/Case Management/MDS experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Ensure the collection of resident information for future assessments (physical and mental states).
• LeadQuality Assurance and Performance Improvement activities.
• Prepare and distribute clinical conference schedule.
• Conduct Medicare determinations on new admissions and re-admissions and notify families and the billing department accordingly.
• Prepare and track Medicare certifications and recertifications.
• Ensure completion of all sections of facility MDSs.
• Coordinate insurance (Managed Medicare/Medicaid and Commercial) reviews.
• Initiate and track insurance appeals for admission denials and continued stay.
• Schedule UAS with Managed Medicaid providers on appropriate residents.
• Track coverage for insured residents from admission to discharge.
• Collaborate with the MDS department and interdisciplinary team.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills

NYS RN license

Education

NYS Licensed Registered Nurse

Job description

RN MDS Coordinator

$39-$42/HR

Full-time days (Mon. -Fri.)

Job Summary

Cortland Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is seeking a dedicated and experienced MDS Coordinator (Director of MDS) to join our team in Cortland, New York. As a vital member of our rehabilitation and nursing center, you will be responsible for ensuring the successful completion of the RAI MDS process from admission to discharge in accordance with company policy, state and federal guidelines, and other relevant entities. If you have a passion for providing high-quality patient care and a strong background in MDS, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Ensure the collection of resident information to allow for future assessments, including physical and mental states.

• Assume a leadership role in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement activities.

• Prepare and distribute clinical conference schedule.

• Conduct Medicare determinations on new admissions and re-admissions and notify families and the billing department accordingly.

• Prepare and track Medicare certifications and recertifications.

• Ensure the completion of all sections of facility MDSs.

• Coordinate insurance (Managed Medicare, Managed Medicaid, and Commercial) concurrent reviews.

• Initiate and track insurance appeals for admission denials and continued stay.

• Schedule UAS with Managed Medicaid providers on appropriate residents.

• Track coverage for insured residents from admission to discharge.

• Collaborate and cooperate with the MDS department and interdisciplinary team.

• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Current NYS Licensed Registered Nurse.

• Clinical experience and working knowledge of insurance contracts.

• Utilization Review/Case Management/MDS experience preferred

Company Overview

Cortland Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is a 120-bed skilled Nursing facility in Cortland, NY. Our team is committed to providing quality care and diversified services with a professional team of caregivers. Our mission is "A home away from home for our residents," and we strive to provide the highest level of individualized care to each resident in a manner that promotes dignity, comfort, and support.

About the Role

We offer:

• Excellent wages that recognize prior experience

• Generous paid vacation, sick, holiday, and personal time

• Contribution towards health insurance

• Contribution to 401K