MDS Coordinator

Cape Heritage Rehabilitation & Health Care Center; Sandwich (MA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly pay

Holiday pay

Overtime pay

Career advancement opportunities

Exclusive employer discount program

Employer-paid life insurance

401(k) with employer match

Vacation and personal time

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

Cape Heritage Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Sandwich, MA, is seeking an MDS Coordinator to plan, organize, and direct the MDS process for high-quality resident care.

The role requires a nursing degree and active MA LPN/RN license, with English proficiency and the ability to make independent decisions. Competitive pay ranges from $42 to $50 per hour, depending on experience and licensure, with benefits and career advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must possess a nursing degree from an accredited school of nursing, college, or university.
• Must possess an active and unencumbered license to practice as an LPN or RN in Massachusetts.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions and deal tactfully with various stakeholders.
• Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices, as well as laws and regulations that pertain to long-term care.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the MDS process, including overseeing resident care plans and completing MDS reports.
• Oversee ADL training for facility staff
• Issue and deliver denial notices and Medicare denial letters in a timely and appropriate manner
• Complete and transmit all CMS-approved item sets (MDS) accurately and efficiently
• Maintain knowledge of and comply with current CMS regulatory guidelines
• Ensure the confidentiality of resident health information and maintain adequate systems to support billed services

Skills

Nursing knowledge

Independent decisions

Communication

Education

Nursing degree

Massachusetts LPN/RN license

Job description

MDS Coordinator at Cape Heritage Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Sandwich, an award-winning facility!

As the MDS Coordinator, you will play a vital role in planning, organizing, and directing the MDS process, ensuring that our residents receive the highest quality of care.

$42 to $50 an hour, depending on experience and license. Can be an LPN or RN.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate the MDS process, including overseeing resident care plans and completing MDS reports

• Oversee ADL training for facility staff

• Issue and deliver denial notices and Medicare denial letters in a timely and appropriate manner

• Complete and transmit all CMS-approved item sets (MDS) accurately and efficiently

• Maintain knowledge of and comply with current CMS regulatory guidelines

• Ensure the confidentiality of resident health information and maintain adequate systems to support billed services

Requirements:

• Must possess a nursing degree from an accredited school of nursing, college, or university

• Must possess an active and unencumbered license to practice as an LPN or RN in Massachusetts

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language

• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions and deal tactfully with various stakeholders

• Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices, as well as laws and regulations that pertain to long-term care

Benefits:

• Competitive and Weekly Pay

• Holiday Pay for Hourly and Salaried Employees

• Overtime Pay for Hourly Employees

• Career Advancement Opportunities

• Exclusive Employer Discount Program

Available for Eligible Team Members:

• Employer-Paid Life Insurance

• 401(k) with Employer Match

• Vacation and Personal Time

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals are encouraged to apply. Athena Health Care Systems and its managed facilities/agencies follow federal and state guidelines regarding staff vaccinations. Our policy requires all staff to be up to date with COVID and flu vaccinations, or acknowledge a declination of the vaccination(s).