MDS Coordinator / Case Mix Nurse

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

Job summary

First Atlantic Healthcare at Hibbard Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Dover-Foxcroft, ME is seeking a skilled MDS Coordinator to join our leadership team. You will coordinate resident assessments and the RAI process in accordance with state and federal regulations, reporting to the Director of Nursing and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team.

The role emphasizes accurate care planning and documentation, staff education on MDS items and Quality Indicators, and ensuring

Qualifications

• Experience with MDS and RAI processes and documentation.
• Knowledge of State and Federal long-term care regulations.
• Ability to coordinate with interdisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate development and completion of resident assessments per regulations.
• Review and ensure accuracy of care plans and documentation.
• Communicate MDS due dates to interdisciplinary team.
• Instruct disciplines on MDS items and related forms.
• Maintain documentation in the EMR and ensure compliance.

Skills

Geriatric care

Communication skills

Regulatory knowledge

MDS/RAI processes

Electronic medical records

Microsoft Office

Education

Maine RN licensure

Maine LPN licensure

RAC-CT certification (preferred)

Tools

EMR system

Excel

Word

Job description

About UsA family-owned business since 1955, purchased in partnership by Eastern Maine Health Systems and First Atlantic Healthcare in 2013, Hibbard Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center has offered quality care to the elderly in Dover-Foxcroft, Maine and surrounding area communities. We have become well known for that care and we continue that tradition with pride. Since 1972, we have been in our modern 93-bed facility on the Guilford Road in Dover-Foxcroft, and have been providing the utmost in quality care services since. Under the ownership of First Atlantic Healthcare, Hibbard Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation follows in First Atlantic's long standing reputation for excellence in Long Term Care

MDS CoordinatorAs 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.

About UsA family-owned business since 1955, purchased in partnership by Eastern Maine Health Systems and First Atlantic Healthcare in 2013, Hibbard Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center has offered quality care to the elderly in Dover-Foxcroft, Maine and surrounding area communities. We have become well known for that care and we continue that tradition with pride. Since 1972, we have been in our modern 93-bed facility on the Guilford Road in Dover-Foxcroft, and have been providing the utmost in quality care services since. Under the ownership of First Atlantic Healthcare, Hibbard Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation follows in First Atlantic's long standing reputation for excellence in Long Term Care

MDS CoordinatorAs 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

Our employees are expected to promote an atmosphere of teamwork with other employees and hospitality and comfort for its residents. Therefore, the following list of duties is not all-inclusive:

• 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)

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