MDS - Nurse Assessment Coordinator (RN)

National Health Care Associates, Inc.; West Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

National Health Care Associates in West Hartford, CT is seeking an MDS Coordinator / Nurse Assessment Coordinator to complete and assure the accuracy of Minimum Data Set assessments for all residents, contributing to personalized care plans and proper clinical reimbursement.

You will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, monitor Case Mix Index, ensure regulatory compliance, and provide ongoing education to facility staff in a values-driven, Great Place to Work certified organization.

Qualifications

• RN license required
• Experience in long-term care or MDS coordination preferred
• Knowledge of MDS process and coding conventions
• Familiarity with EMR and regulatory requirements helpful
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and decision-making skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Determine PDPM and related expenses for admissions
• Assess nursing needs and determine reimbursement levels for prospective residents
• Complete and assure accuracy of the MDS process for all residents
• Monitor Case Mix Index scores for risks affecting reimbursement
• Ensure revenue integrity and regulatory compliance for MDS completion
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure accurate data collection
• Provide insights and ongoing education to facility staff and leaders

Skills

RN licensed

Analytical skills

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

EMR systems

MDS 3.0 knowledge

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

• 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.