MDS - Nurse Assessment Coordinator (RN)

careers-nathealthcare; West Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive training

Professional growth opportunities

Supportive work environment

Job summary

National Health Care Associates in West Hartford is seeking an MDS Coordinator / Nurse Assessment Coordinator to ensure accurate MDS assessments and meaningful care planning for residents. You will contribute to clinical reimbursement, complete MDS processes, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to deliver compliant, high-quality resident care in a Great Place to Work environment.

We offer comprehensive training, competitive compensation, and opportunities for professional growth while

Qualifications

• Valid state RN nursing license.
• Experience in long-term care and MDS processes.
• Knowledge of MDS, PDPM, and reimbursement processes.
• Attention to deadlines and detail, with organizational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Complete and assure accuracy of MDS assessments for residents.
• Determine PDPM and expenses for admissions.
• Assist in admitting prospective residents by nursing needs and reimbursement levels.
• Monitor Case Mix Index (CMI) scores for reimbursement risk.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams for data collection.
• Provide education to facility staff and leaders.

Skills

RN license

Detail oriented

Analytical abilities

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication skills

Education

RN license (state)

Advanced degree or certification preferred

Tools

EMR systems

MDS 3.0 knowledge

PDPD/PDPM understanding

Job description

A Great Place to Work

Hebrew is a proud affiliate of National Health Care Associates and one of the finest centers in the state of CT. 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!

Location: 1 Abrahms Boulevard, West Hartford, Connecticut, 06117

What You’ll Do:

As an MDS Coordinator / Nurse Assessment Coordinator, you will complete and assure 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 expense associated with a potential admission
• Participate in admitting prospective residents by assessing their nursing needs and determining appropriate clinical reimbursement levels
• Complete and assure 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 to 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 exceptional 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 Hebrew 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
• Direct care in a long-term care setting, MDS Coordinator, Clinical Reimbursement Specialist or Nurse Assessment Coordinator experience 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 National’s centers are unique but share 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.