MDS Coordinator RN

iCare Health Network; Manchester (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) Retirement plan

Short and Long-term disability

Job summary

iCare Health Network is seeking an RN MDS Coordinator to lead the MDS process, ensure accurate documentation for Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement, and coordinate cross-department care planning. This role requires strong knowledge of MDS, PPS, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include conducting care conferences, educating staff, and maintaining current MDS updates. The ideal candidate has RN licensure in Connecticut and prior supervisory experience in long- term care.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in CT, required.
• Knowledge of QA/I processes, required.
• Bachelors/Associate degree in a health care field preferred.
• Experience in supervisory role in long-term care preferred.
• 3 months experience with MDS and PPS training or equivalent knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of resident care following the MDS process.
• Coordinate and facilitate care conferences with the interdisciplinary team.
• Complete and review Minimum Data Sets (MDS).
• Educate and train nursing staff on MDS roles, planning, and PPS requirements.
• Ensure current MDS/PPS updates are implemented and staff is trained.
• Cross-train between PPS and OBRA.
• Conduct regular resident interviews as required by the MDS.
• Respond to clinical emergencies, regulatory visits, surveys and issues outside of normal hours.

Skills

RN license

Quality assurance

MDS knowledge

Supervisory experience

PPS knowledge

Education

Bachelor's or Associate degree in health care related field

Tools

MDS software

EMR systems

Job description

iCare Health Network - RN MDS Coordinator

The primary role of the MDS Coordinator is to coordinate and guide the overall process and tracking of all Medicare/Medicaid case-mix documents, and care assessments in order to assure appropriate reimbursement for services. The position is also responsible for completing concurrent MDS to assure achievement of maximum allowable RUG categories, as well as integrating information from Nursing, Dietary, Social Services, and Rehabilitation departments for appropriate reimbursement.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of resident care by following the MDS process.
• Coordinates and facilitates care conferences with the interdisciplinary team.
• Coordinates, completes and reviews Minimum Data Sets (MDS)
• Educates, trains and assists nursing staff and other departments regarding the roles of assessments, planning, implementation and MDS process; and completion of applicable sections of MDS.
• Responsible for ensuring all current MDS/PPS updates are implemented and staff is in-serviced.
• Will cross train between PPS and OBRA.
• Conducts regular resident interviews as required by the MDS
• Available to respond to clinical emergencies, regulatory agency visits, surveys and issues outside of normal work hours as needed

Qualifications

• Active RN license in the State of Connecticut, required.
• Knowledge of Quality Assurance/Improvement processes, required.
• Bachelors or Associate degree in a health care related field, preferred.
• Experience in a supervisory position in long-term care, preferred.
• Requires at least 3 months experience completing MDS and completion of MDS training program or equivalent experience and knowledge of PPS

Compensation & Benefits

• Generous salary, commensurate with experience
• Benefits program, includes health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid Time Off, including vacation, personal, and sick time
• 401(k) Retirement program with matching
• Short and Long-term disability insurance
• Collaborative work environment

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