MDS Coordinator

St. Teresa Rehabilitation & Nursing Center; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Teresa Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Manchester, NH is seeking a dedicated MDS Coordinator to enhance our Nursing Administration Team. The role requires a Registered Nurse with extensive knowledge of the RAI/MDS process and strong clinical skills. Join us in providing exceptional care in a supportive environment, while enjoying comprehensive benefits including healthcare options, 401K, and more.

Benefits

Outstanding healthcare plan options

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Company-paid short-term disability

401K Plan with employer contribution

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in long term care.
• Knowledge of the RAI/MDS process and person-centered care planning.

Responsibilities

• Maintain PDPM/Medicare and Medicaid assessment schedules.
• Provide ongoing education and training for MDS and care planning.
• Understand and follow through with the RAI process.

Skills

Clinical Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Registered Nurse (RN)

RAC-CT certification

Tools

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Description:

St. Teresa Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, in Manchester, NH is looking for a MDS Coordinator (Minimum Data Set Nurse) to join our Nursing Administration Team.

Join our excellent team of professionals to help meet the medical, social and spiritual needs of the people we serve. St. Teresa Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, in Manchester, NH, is a 51-bed skilled nursing facility offering short and long-term care in a warm, supportive atmosphere where residents are cared for according to their individual needs. We are proud to be a part of Catholic Charities New Hampshire’s continuum of care. We are a proud recipient of the Pinnacle Customer Service Experience Award for overall satisfaction.

Full time Benefits;

· Outstanding and affordable healthcare plan options with a Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) to reimburse most of your out of pocket expenses.

· Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

· Earn additional pay of $2400 per year, if you are enrolled in another employer-sponsored health insurance plan

· Critical illness, accident, long-term disability, legal plan and pet insurance available

· Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance

· Flexible Spending Account

· 401K Plan, with 3% automatic employer contribution (after 1 year of employment)

MDS Coordinator job responsibilities include;

· Knowledge of all aspects of the RAI/MDS process to include person-centered care planning, Medicare PDPM reimbursement, scheduling, month-end triple check, appeals process and Medicare certification process

· Maintain current PDPM/Medicare and Medicaid/Private assessment schedules with proper reference dates for regular distribution to therapies, dietary, social service, activities and nursing.

· Provide ongoing education and training for MDS and person-centered care planning

· Understand and follow through with the RAI process, including MDS assessment, Triggers and CAAS, and Care Planning.

· Maintain the Medicare certification/ recertification binder to meet the requirements of Medicare physician certification for Part A & B services.

· Demonstrate current knowledge of nursing practices and procedures as they pertain to Long Term Care including state, federal, and OBRA regulations.

Requirements:

· Registered Nurse (RN) with a valid New Hampshire license

· RAC-CT certification preferred

· Minimum 2 years’ experience in long term care, including experience with the RAI process and person-centered care planning

· Must have strong clinical and communication skills

· Extensive knowledge of the RAI process and reimbursement requirements for both federal and state

· Must be highly organized with the ability to multi-task throughout the day

· Experience with Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Excel and Outlook preferred

· Experience in developing templates to utilize in facility for audit/educational use

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin, marital or familial status, age or mental or physical handicap.