MDS Coordinator

Webstermanorrehab; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking rehabilitation center as an MDS Coordinator, where your expertise in nursing and MDS processes will be valued. In this role, you will assess residents’ needs, develop care plans, and ensure compliance with regulations, making a significant impact on the lives of those you serve. Enjoy the satisfaction of working in a supportive team environment, with opportunities for career advancement and competitive weekly pay. If you are passionate about providing quality care and have the skills to lead and coordinate effectively, this is the perfect opportunity for you to shine in your nursing career.

Benefits

Competitive Pay

Holiday Pay

Overtime Pay

Career Advancement Opportunities

Exclusive Employer Discount Program

Qualifications

• Must possess a Nursing Degree from an accredited school.
• Current RN or LPN license required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate MDS process and oversee ADL training.
• Ensure compliance with CMS regulatory guidelines.
• Manage residents’ Medicare/Insurance benefits.

Skills

MDS Coordination

Nursing Practices

Leadership

Assessment Skills

Communication

Education

Nursing Degree

Job description

We are hiring an MDS Coordinator to join our dynamic care team at Marlborough Hills Rehabilitation & Health Care Center!

Weekly pay. Shift is Monday-Friday 8a-4p. Can be an LPN or RN.

Working with our team and residents will give you purpose in your professional and personal life.

As the MDS Coordinator, you will play a crucial role in assessing and documenting residents’ needs, developing care plans, and ensuring compliance with regulations.

Experience & Education:

• Must possess, as a minimum, a Nursing Degree from an accredited school of nursing, college or university.
• Must possess a current, unencumbered license to practice as an RN or LPN in this state.
• Prior MDS experience is required.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Coordination of MDS process
• Oversees ADL training for facility and staff.
• Issues and delivers denial notices timely and appropriately.
• Complete and transmit all CMS approved item sets (MDS)
• Must be knowledgeable of and follow current CMS regulatory guidelines as described in RAI Manual.
• Complies with facility privacy policies and procedures and protects residents’ individual health information.
• Maintains Medicare meeting minutes per Medicare program agreement.
• Issues and delivers Medicare denial letters per CMS regulations.
• Assures appropriate management of residents’ Medicare/Insurance benefits.
• Maintains adequate systems to ensure appropriate documents are sufficient to support billed services.
• Other duties assigned by manager.

Specific Requirements:

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such an action.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
• Must be able to coordinate MDS systems, resident assessment, and care plans for each resident timely.
• Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long term care.
• Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with professional and non-professional personnel.
• Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents.
• Must be willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing nursing practices.
• Must be able to communicate effectively to appropriate personnel regarding emergency situations.
• Must possess accurate and comprehensive assessment skills to ensure standards of nursing practice.

Athena’s Benefits:

• Competitive and Weekly Pay
• Holiday Pay for Hourly and Salaried Employees
• Overtime Pay for Hourly Employees
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Exclusive Employer Discount Program

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.