MDS Coordinator / Case Mix Nurse

First Atlantic Healthcare; Dexter (ME); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits (medical, dental, vision

Employer paid life insurance

401(k) with employer contribution

Paid Time Off

Flexible Savings Account

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Dexter Health Care, part of First Atlantic Healthcare, is seeking a qualified MDS Coordinator to lead and coordinate resident assessments under state and federal guidelines, reporting to the Director of Nursing.

The role requires strong nursing assessment, care planning, and documentation skills with current Maine RN or LPN licensure; RAC-CT certification preferred, and proficiency with electronic medical records and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• MDS and ICD-10 coding experience preferred; RAC-CT certification preferred.
• Current Maine RN or LPN licensure required.
• Strong clinical assessment and care planning skills for a long term care population.

Responsibilities

• Assess/oversee MDS assessments and ensure coding accuracy per regulations.
• Review care plans for accuracy, appropriateness, and case mix validity.
• Coordinate and document care plans and MDS items; communicate due dates to the team.
• Instruct disciplines on proper procedures and CAAs, and use of the State Operations Manual.
• Maintain documentation approaches and ensure team compliance with regulations.

Skills

Geriatric health care

Communication skills

Regulatory knowledge

EMR documentation

Team coordination

Microsoft Office

Education

Maine RN license

Maine LPN license

RAC-CT certification preferred

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

Excel

Word

Job description

About Us

Dexter Health Care is a 53 bed full service Long‑Term Care and Skilled Nursing Facility. We offer specialized professional levels of care and support for residents including Short‑Stay Rehabilitation, Skilled Nursing Care, and Long Term Care services that are delivered by an experienced, thoughtful and professional staff who follow evidence based clinical best practices designed to promote health and safety and a commitment to deliver the highest level of care. Under the ownership of First Atlantic Healthcare, Dexter Health Care house follows in First Atlantic's long reputation for excellence in Long Term Care.

Position Overview – MDS Coordinator

As part of a high‑functioning leadership and care team, conduct and coordinate the development and completion of the resident assessment in accordance with the rules and regulations of state and federal government and the policies and goals of the facility. Reports to the Director of Nursing.

Essential Job Functions

• Assess/oversee assessment of all residents through the RAI process and ensure coding accuracy, capturing needs and level of assistance, in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines
• Review all care plans on a regular basis for accuracy, appropriateness, and case mix validity
• Oversee and/or complete care plans for all residents process according to standard of nursing practice, including nursing restorative plans
• Establish documentation approaches and instruct nursing and ancillary staff to document properly
• Communicate MDS due date so that interdisciplinary team members complete their portions appropriately and on time
• Instruct all disciplines in proper procedures, completion of MDS items, and CAAs, Care Mix payment and Quality Indicators

MDS Coordinator Minimum Qualifications

• MDS and ICD‑10 coding experience preferred & RAC‑CT certification preferred
• Current, active, Maine RN licensure or current active, Maine Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
• Strong nursing clinical assessment, care planning, and delivery of care skills, with a long term care population

Skills And Abilities

• Working knowledge of geriatric health care needs
• Clear and effective communication skills
• Federal and State regulations pertaining to long term care and the resident assessment process
• Medicare and MaineCare regulations, as well as the application of the State Operations Manual, and Principles of Reimbursement
• MDS manual and updates; Quality Indicator System
• Strong computer literacy. Experience with and ability to document within electronic medical records
• Work and communicate tactfully with residents, staff; administration, families, physicians, ancillary services, allied health care professionals, surveyors, regulators, other business contacts, the public and the community
• Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)

Benefits

We encourage a work life balance by offering flexible schedules, education and growth opportunities, and more.

• Tuition reimbursement, student loan forgiveness and education support to grow your career with us
• Full time employees have access to full benefits; medical, dental, vision and disability
• Employer paid life insurance
• Flexible Savings Account: including medical, dependent, and limited
• Paid Time Off available to all employees
• 401(k) Retirement savings program with employer contribution
• A work environment that allows you to be a confident and supportive leader

All job offers are contingent upon receiving excellent references and passing the Maine State Background Check.