MDS Coordinator

Catholic Charities New Hampshire; New Hampshire; On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an MDS Coordinator to join their dedicated Nursing Administration Team. This role is pivotal in ensuring that residents receive personalized care while adhering to Medicare and Medicaid regulations. The ideal candidate will possess a strong clinical background, excellent communication skills, and a thorough understanding of the RAI/MDS process. You will be part of a compassionate team that values the medical, social, and spiritual needs of its residents, contributing to a supportive environment. If you are passionate about enhancing the quality of care in a skilled nursing facility, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare plan

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401k Plan with employer contribution

Company-paid short-term disability

Life insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Critical illness insurance

Accident insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Legal plan and pet insurance

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Nurse with a valid NH license.
• 2+ years of experience in long-term care required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the RAI/MDS process and ensure compliance.
• Provide training on person-centered care planning.

Skills

Clinical Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Knowledge of RAI/MDS Process

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) License

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 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 and a recipient of the Pinnacle Customer Service Experience Award for overall satisfaction.

Benefits:

1. Comprehensive healthcare plan
2. Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
3. Additional pay if you are enrolled in another employer sponsored healthcare plan
4. Critical illness, accident, long-term disability, legal plan and pet insurance available
5. Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance
6. Flexible Spending Account
7. 401k Plan, with 3% automatic employer contribution (after 1 year of employment)

MDS Coordinator job responsibilities include:

1. 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.
2. Maintain current PDPM/Medicare and Medicaid/Private assessment schedules with proper reference dates for regular distribution to therapies, dietary, social service, activities and nursing.
3. Provide ongoing education and training for MDS and person-centered care planning.
4. Understand and follow through with the RAI process, including MDS assessment, Triggers and CAAS, and Care Planning.
5. Maintain the Medicare certification/recertification binder to meet the requirements of Medicare physician certification for Part A & B services.
6. Demonstrate current knowledge of nursing practices and procedures as they pertain to Long Term Care including state, federal, and OBRA regulations.

Requirements:

1. Registered Nurse (RN) with a valid New Hampshire license.
2. RAC-CT certification preferred.
3. Minimum 2 years’ experience in long term care, including experience with the RAI process and person-centered care planning.
4. Must have strong clinical and communication skills.
5. Extensive knowledge of the RAI process and reimbursement requirements for both federal and state.
6. Must be highly organized with the ability to multi-task throughout the day.
7. Experience with Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Excel and Outlook preferred.
8. 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.