MDS Coordinator - LPN or RN

Catholic Charities New Hampshire; New Hampshire; On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in New Hampshire is seeking a dedicated MDS Coordinator to join their Nursing Administration Team. The role involves managing the RAI/MDS process, ensuring compliance with Medicare regulations, and providing training. Candidates should be experienced RNs or LPNs with strong clinical and communication skills. This full-time position offers competitive benefits and the opportunity to make a significant impact on resident care.

Benefits

Affordable healthcare plan options

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

401K Plan with employer contribution

Company-paid short-term disability

Flexible Spending Account

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in long term care.
• Knowledge of RAI/MDS process and person-centered care planning.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Medicare certification and recertification binder.
• Provide ongoing education and training for MDS.
• Understand RAI process, including MDS assessment and Care Planning.

Skills

Clinical Skills

Communication

Organization

Education

Registered Nurse (RN)

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

RAC-CT Certification

Tools

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Description

Join our excellent team of professionals to help meet the medical, social and spiritual needs of the people we serve. Warde Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, in Windham, NH, is a 32-bed skilled nursing facility offering short and long-term care in a warm, supportive atmosphere where residents are cared for according to their individual needs. We are proud to be part of Catholic Charities New Hampshire’s continuum of care and to be recognized by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services with a 5-star rating.

Why Warde Senior Living?

• Supportive Environment: Join a team that values collaboration and mutual support.
• Career Growth: Opportunities for continuous education and professional development.
• Community Impact: Make a real difference in the lives of our residents.

We are looking for an experienced RN or LPN for our Full Time MDS Coordinator (Minimum Data Set Nurse) position to join our Nursing Administration Team.

Schedule; 32 hours a week, on call requirement.

Full time Benefits;

· Outstanding and affordable healthcare plan options with a Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) to reimburse most of your out of pocket expenses.

· Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

· Earn additional pay of $2400 per year, if you are enrolled in another employer-sponsored health insurance plan

· Critical illness, accident, long-term disability, legal plan and pet insurance available

· Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance

· Flexible Spending Account

· 401K Plan, with 3% automatic employer contribution (after 1 year of employment)

MDS Coordinator job responsibilities include;

· Knowledge of all aspects of the RAI/MDS process to include person-centered care planning, Medicare PDPM reimbursement, scheduling, month-end triple check, appeals process and Medicare certification process

· Maintain current PDPM/Medicare and Medicaid/Private assessment schedules with proper reference dates for regular distribution to therapies, dietary, social service, activities and nursing.

· Provide ongoing education and training for MDS and person-centered care planning

· Understand and follow through with the RAI process, including MDS assessment, Triggers and CAAS, and Care Planning.

· Maintain the Medicare certification/ recertification binder to meet the requirements of Medicare physician certification for Part A & B services.

· Demonstrate current knowledge of nursing practices and procedures as they pertain to Long Term Care including state, federal, and OBRA regulations.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with a valid New Hampshire license
• RAC-CT certification preferred
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in long term care, including experience with the RAI process and person-centered care planning
• Must have strong clinical and communication skills
• Extensive knowledge of the RAI process and reimbursement requirements for both federal and state
• Must be highly organized with the ability to multi-task throughout the day
• Experience with Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Excel and Outlook preferred
• Experience in developing templates to utilize in facility for audit/educational use

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin, marital or familial status, age or mental or physical handicap.