MDS Coordinator

iCare Health Network; Holyoke (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) Retirement plan

Disability insurance

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

iCare Health Network is seeking a skilled MDS Coordinator to manage the MDS process, care assessments, and cross-department collaboration to maximize reimbursement and regulatory compliance. The role involves leading care conferences, ensuring PPS/MDS updates, and training nursing staff across departments.

Responsibilities include coordinating assessments, planning, and evaluation of resident care; conducting resident interviews; and responding to emergencies and surveys.

Qualifications

• Active, unencumbered nursing license (RN or LPN) in Massachusetts.
• Knowledge of Quality Assurance/Improvement processes.
• Experience in a supervisory position in long-term care is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of resident care by following the MDS process.
• Coordinate and facilitate care conferences with the interdisciplinary team.
• Coordinate, complete and review Minimum Data Sets (MDS).
• Educate, train and assist nursing staff and other departments regarding MDS roles and processes.
• 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 after-hours issues as needed.

Skills

RN/LPN licensure (MA)

Quality Assurance/Improvement

Supervisory experience (long-term care

Job description

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.

Schedule & Pay

• Starting salary: $65,000 / year
• Monday - Friday, flexible hours as it is a salaried position

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, unemcumbered nursing license (RN or LPN) in the state of MA required.
• Knowledge of Quality Assurance/Improvement processes, required.
• Experience in a supervisory position in long-term care, preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

• LPN Salary $80,000-$90,000
• RN Salary $95,000-$110,000
• 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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