MDS - Nurse Assessment Coordinator (RN)

Riverside Rehab Center 2; New Britain (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated MDS Coordinator to ensure accurate assessments and enhance resident care. This role is pivotal in developing personalized care plans and securing clinical reimbursement, making a real difference in the lives of aging guests. Join a supportive team that values your expertise and offers a collaborative work environment. With competitive compensation and opportunities for professional growth, this position is ideal for those passionate about nursing and making an impact in long-term care. If you thrive in a detail-oriented setting and enjoy working with a multidisciplinary team, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

10% defined contribution retirement plan

Comprehensive training and mentorship

Opportunities for professional growth

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Experience in direct care in a long-term care setting preferred.
• Knowledge of state and federal regulations governing the MDS.

Responsibilities

• Complete and ensure the accuracy of MDS assessments for all residents.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams for accurate data collection.

Skills

RN nursing license

Analytical capabilities

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Advanced degree or certification

Tools

Electronic Medical Record (EMR)

Job description

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A Great Place to Work

Riverside is a proud affiliate of National Health Care Associates. As a Certified Great Place to Work, we think that you are going to love it here. Your work will be meaningful to you. You will make a genuine difference in the lives of our aging guests and the families that love them. You will enjoy lasting bonds with the families you meet and with the teams you work on. And if you desire, you will experience real career growth where your expertise and dedication is valued and appreciated. We invite you to join our team!

What You'll Do

As an MDS Coordinator / Nurse Assessment Coordinator, you will complete and ensure the accuracy of Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments for all residents. The MDS Coordinator / Nurse Assessment Coordinator contributes to personalized resident care plans and ensures the capture of clinical reimbursement for services provided.

Key Responsibilities

• Determine Patient Driven Payment Method (PDPM) and expenses associated with potential admissions
• Participate in admitting prospective residents by assessing their nursing needs and determining appropriate clinical reimbursement levels
• Complete and ensure the accuracy of the MDS process for all residents
• Monitor Case Mix Index (CMI) scores, looking for potential risks and/or changes that may affect reimbursement
• Ensure the highest level of revenue integrity and compliance with all state and federal regulations for MDS completion and coding conventions
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure accurate data collection for assessments
• Provide insights and ongoing education to facility staff and leaders

If you are passionate about ensuring exceptional resident care through accurate, detailed assessments and documentation, consider this opportunity. Join our team as an MDS Coordinator / Nurse Assessment Coordinator in an organization where your expertise and dedication are valued and appreciated.

What We Offer

As an affiliate of National Health Care, our Riverside team enjoys:

• Competitive compensation and benefits package including a 10% defined contribution retirement plan
• Comprehensive training and mentorship
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• The chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents

What You'll Bring

Qualifications of a MDS Coordinator / Nurse Assessment Coordinator include:

• Valid state RN nursing license
• Advanced degree or certification preferred
• Experience in direct care in a long-term care setting, MDS Coordinator, Clinical Reimbursement Specialist, or Nurse Assessment Coordinator preferred
• Knowledge of state and federal regulations governing the MDS, Electronic Medical Record (EMR), PDP, MDS 3.0, Medicaid, and Medicare requirements helpful
• Interest in the nursing needs of the aged and the chronically ill with the ability to work with both
• Deadline-driven, detail-oriented individual with strong organizational skills, analytical capabilities, and the ability to make decisions independently
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal abilities
• Ability to work effectively and influence others in a multidisciplinary team environment

We Hire for Heart! National Health Care Associates (National) is proud to be a family-run organization since 1984. Like family, each of our centers is unique but shares common values: Kindness, Service, Compassion, and Excellence. Today, our centers include more than 40 premier providers of short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and post-hospital care, including several named Best Of by US News & World Report. When you join the team at a National center, you join a team that provides life-changing care to thousands of patients, residents, and families in a Great Place to Work Certified environment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Education and Training
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care