MDS Coordinator RN

Fresh River Healthcare; Manchester (CT); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; 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

Fresh River Healthcare is recruiting an RN MDS Coordinator to oversee the MDS documentation and care assessment process to support proper reimbursement. You will coordinate data collection across Nursing, Dietary, Social Services, and Rehabilitation to ensure accurate PPS/MDS submissions.

The role requires Connecticut RN licensure, MDS knowledge, and prior supervisory experience in long-term care. You will train staff and respond to regulatory requests within the facility.

Qualifications

• Active nursing license in CT.
• Knowledge of Quality Assurance/Improvement processes.
• Bachelor's or Associate degree in health care related field preferred.
• Experience in a supervisory position in long-term care preferred.
• At least 3 months experience completing MDS and MDS training or PPS knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of resident care per MDS process.
• Facilitate care conferences with interdisciplinary team.
• Complete and review Minimum Data Sets (MDS).
• Educate and train nursing staff on MDS roles and processes.
• Ensure current MDS/PPS updates are implemented and staff are trained.
• Cross-train between PPS and OBRA.
• Conduct resident interviews as required by MDS.
• Be available for clinical emergencies, surveys, and after-hours issues.

Skills

RN license CT

MDS knowledge

Quality Improvement

Supervisory experience

MDS training

Education

Bachelor's/Associate in health care field

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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