MDS Coordinator

Atlas Healthcare, LLC; Suffield (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

Suffield House Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is seeking a Per Diem MDS Coordinator to support a 128-bed facility in Suffield. The role requires RN licensure in Connecticut, CPR certification, and experience in geriatric care. Responsibilities include managing MDS with RAPS, conducting care planning, and participating in Medicare-related meetings.

The position offers flexible hours. Proficiency with MS Office and strong English communication skills are required.

Qualifications

• RN licensed in CT required.
• 3+ years in geriatric nursing/rehabilitation preferred.
• CPR certification.
• Excellent MS Office skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours as needed.

Responsibilities

• Maintain care conferences calendar and conduct interdisciplinary meetings.
• Perform comprehensive resident assessment through chart review and interviews.
• Complete MDS with RAPS and resident summary; develop care plans.
• Ensure timely completion of all RAI processes and transmissions per regulations.
• Lead case management for Managed Care as applicable.
• Participate in CMI and billing meetings as directed by DNS/Administrator.
• Communicate PDPM recommendations as appropriate.
• Review and correct Final validation reports from the State.
• Participate in weekly Medicare meetings and share relevant MDS information.
• Review Medicare resident eligibility for coverage.
• Obtain monthly Quality Indicator Reports and share with DNS/ADNS.
• Perform other duties as directed by the Director of Nursing Services.
• Assure timely completion of resident assessment processes for state/federal agencies.
• Attend meetings as assigned by DNS/ADNS

Skills

MS Office

Reading & Writing English

Education

RN licensed in CT

CPR certified

3+ years in geriatric nursing/rehabilitation

Job description

MDS Coordinator

Suffield House Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

Compensation

$40-$45/hour

Job Type:Per Diem

Suffield House Rehabilitation and Health Care Center is a 128-bed skilled nursing center that is seeking Per Diem MDS Coordinator, to work flexible hours as needed.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Education / Experience

• RN licensed in the State of Connecticut.
• Minimum of three (3) years of education or experience in geriatric nursing or rehabilitation preferred.
• CPR certified.
• Ability to read, write and comprehend English; ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Fluent knowledge of the MS Office suite and other office equipment.
• Ability to work hours as scheduled based on the requirements of the position assignment.

Working Conditions: Works in an appropriately lighted and ventilated environment.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the day, proper body mechanics required. Ability to perform physically demanding work involving frequent bending, stooping, turning, stretching, and reaching above the shoulders are involved.
• Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics/equipment that will enable these senses to function adequately to assure that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. 1. Maintains care conferences calendar and conducts interdisciplinary meetings as needed.
2. 2. Does comprehensive assessment of resident through medical record review, appropriate interviews, and assessment of resident.
3. 3. Completes MDS with appropriate RAPS, resident summary, and develops resident care plans.
4. 4. Ensures timely completion of all aspects of the RAI process and timely transmission per State and Federal regulations.
5. 5. As applicable, lead case management for Managed Care.
6. 6. As directed by DNS/Administrator, participate in CMI meetings and billing meetings.
7. 7. Communicate PDPM recommendations as appropriate.
8. 8. Reviews Final validation report from State and makes corrections as needed.
9. 9. Participates in the weekly Medicare Meeting and communicates pertinent MDS information.
10. 10. Reviews each Medicare resident for appropriateness of Medicare coverage.
11. 11. Obtains monthly Quality Indicator Reports and provides them to the DNS/ADNS.
12. 12. Performs other duties as directed by the Director of Nursing Services.
13. 13. Assure timely completion of all aspects of resident assessment process and timely transmission for federal and state agencies.
14. 14. Review and maintains final validation report from state and corrects as needed.
15. 15. Attends meetings as assigned by the DNS/ADNS