MDS Coordinator: Drive Care Assessments & Reimbursement

iCare Health Network; Holyoke (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) Retirement plan

Disability insurance

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

iCare Health Network is seeking a skilled MDS Coordinator to manage the MDS process, care assessments, and cross-department collaboration to maximize reimbursement and regulatory compliance. The role involves leading care conferences, ensuring PPS/MDS updates, and training nursing staff across departments.

Responsibilities include coordinating assessments, planning, and evaluation of resident care; conducting resident interviews; and responding to emergencies and surveys.

Qualifications

• Active, unencumbered nursing license (RN or LPN) in Massachusetts.
• Knowledge of Quality Assurance/Improvement processes.
• Experience in a supervisory position in long-term care is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of resident care by following the MDS process.
• Coordinate and facilitate care conferences with the interdisciplinary team.
• Coordinate, complete and review Minimum Data Sets (MDS).
• Educate, train and assist nursing staff and other departments regarding MDS roles and processes.
• Ensure all current MDS/PPS updates are implemented and staff are trained.
• Cross-train between PPS and OBRA.
• Conduct regular resident interviews as required by the MDS.
• Respond to clinical emergencies, regulatory visits, surveys and after-hours issues as needed.

Skills

RN/LPN licensure (MA)

Quality Assurance/Improvement

Supervisory experience (long-term care

Job description

iCare Health Network is seeking a skilled MDS Coordinator to manage the MDS process, care assessments, and cross-department collaboration to maximize reimbursement and regulatory compliance. The role involves leading care conferences, ensuring PPS/MDS updates, and training nursing staff across departments.

Responsibilities include coordinating assessments, planning, and evaluation of resident care; conducting resident interviews; and responding to emergencies and surveys.