RN/LPN MDS Coordinator: Care & Reimbursement Lead

iCare Health Network; East Windsor (CT); Sur place; USD 65 000 - 85 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

401(k) Retirement program

Short and Long-term disability ins.

Collaborative work environment

Résumé du poste

Fresh River Healthcare in East Windsor, CT is seeking an RN or LPN MDS Coordinator to oversee Medicare/Medicaid case-mix documentation and care assessments. The role ensures accurate MDS completion and PPS alignment for reimbursement.

You will collaborate with Nursing, Dietary, Social Services and Rehabilitation to drive timely MDS submissions, conduct resident interviews, and stay current with regulatory updates. This is a full-time, on-site position with a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Active RN or LPN license in Connecticut, required.
• Knowledge of Quality Assurance/Improvement processes, required.
• Bachelor's or Associate degree in a 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.

Responsabilités

• 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 MDS roles and completion of applicable sections.
• Ensures 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.
• Responds to clinical emergencies, regulatory visits, surveys and issues outside of normal hours.

Connaissances

RN license

LPN license

Quality Assurance

MDS experience

Supervisory experience

Formation

Health care degree

Associate or Bachelor degree

Description du poste

Fresh River Healthcare in East Windsor, CT is seeking an RN or LPN MDS Coordinator to oversee Medicare/Medicaid case-mix documentation and care assessments. The role ensures accurate MDS completion and PPS alignment for reimbursement.

You will collaborate with Nursing, Dietary, Social Services and Rehabilitation to drive timely MDS submissions, conduct resident interviews, and stay current with regulatory updates. This is a full-time, on-site position with a collaborative team.