MDS Coordinator RN

iCare Health Network; Manchester (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) with matching

Disability insurance

Job summary

iCare Health Network is seeking an RN MDS Coordinator in Manchester, CT to lead the Medicare/Medicaid MDS processes, coordinate assessments, and ensure accurate PPS updates for optimal reimbursement.

The role requires an active CT RN license, knowledge of QA processes, and prior MDS experience. Strong collaboration with Nursing, Dietary, Social Services, and Rehabilitation is essential.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Quality Assurance/Improvement processes.
• Experience supervising in long-term care.
• Experience completing MDS and MDS training program or equivalent knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates 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 and MDS.
• Ensures all current MDS/PPS updates are implemented and staff is in-serviced.
• Cross-train between PPS and OBRA.
• Conducts regular resident interviews as required by the MDS.

Skills

Quality Assurance/Improvement

Supervisory experience

MDS training

Education

RN license CT

Health-care degree (BS/AS)

Job description

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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