RN/LPN MDS Coordinator: Elevate Reimbursement & Care

Icare-Health-Networ; East Windsor (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

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 for proper reimbursement. Responsibilities include MDS completion, interdepartmental coordination, and ensuring PPS updates are implemented.

The ideal candidate has an active CT RN/LPN license, experience with MDS processes, and supervisory exposure in long-term care. A strong QA/QI background is preferred.

Qualifications

• Active RN or LPN license in CT.
• Knowledge of Quality Assurance/Improvement processes.
• Bachelor's 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.

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.
• 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.

Skills

Quality Assurance/Improv.

Education

Bachelor's/Associate degree in health care

Job description

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 for proper reimbursement. Responsibilities include MDS completion, interdepartmental coordination, and ensuring PPS updates are implemented.

The ideal candidate has an active CT RN/LPN license, experience with MDS processes, and supervisory exposure in long-term care. A strong QA/QI background is preferred.