MDS Coordinator

iCare Health Network; East Windsor (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) Retirement program

Disability insurance

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Fresh River Healthcare in East Windsor, CT is seeking an RN or LPN MDS Coordinator to oversee Medicare/Medicaid case-mix documentation, care assessments, and concurrent MDS to maximize reimbursement. You will coordinate assessments and integrate data from Nursing, Dietary, Social Services, and Rehabilitation.

Responsibilities include leading MDS planning, care conferences, education of staff, ensuring PPS/OBRA updates, and responding to regulatory visits.

Qualifications

• Active CT RN or LPN license required.
• Knowledge of Quality Assurance/Improvement processes preferred.
• Experience in a supervisory position in long-term care preferred.
• 3+ months experience completing MDS or equivalent training/experience.

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 and trains nursing staff and other departments regarding MDS roles and processes.
• Ensures MDS/PPS updates are implemented and staff are in-serviced.
• Cross trains between PPS and OBRA.
• Conducts regular resident interviews as required by MDS.
• Responds to clinical emergencies, regulatory visits, surveys and issues outside of normal hours as needed.

Skills

Active CT RN license or LPN

Quality Assurance/Improvement

Supervisory experience

MDS training or equivalent

Education

Bachelor's or Associate degree in healthcare

Job description

RN or LPN MDS Coordinator - Fresh River Healthcare- East Windsor, CT

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.
• Experience in a supervisory position in long-term care, preferred.
• Requires at least 3 months experience completing MDS and completion of MDS training program or equivalent experience and knowledge of PPS

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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