RN MDS Coordinator: Drive Care Assessments & Reimbursement

Fresh River Healthcare; Manchester (CT); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) Retirement plan

Short and Long-term disability

Job summary

Fresh River Healthcare is recruiting an RN MDS Coordinator to oversee the MDS documentation and care assessment process to support proper reimbursement. You will coordinate data collection across Nursing, Dietary, Social Services, and Rehabilitation to ensure accurate PPS/MDS submissions.

The role requires Connecticut RN licensure, MDS knowledge, and prior supervisory experience in long-term care. You will train staff and respond to regulatory requests within the facility.

Qualifications

• Active nursing license in CT.
• Knowledge of Quality Assurance/Improvement processes.
• Bachelor's or Associate degree in 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.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of resident care per MDS process.
• Facilitate care conferences with interdisciplinary team.
• Complete and review Minimum Data Sets (MDS).
• Educate and train nursing staff on MDS roles and processes.
• Ensure current MDS/PPS updates are implemented and staff are trained.
• Cross-train between PPS and OBRA.
• Conduct resident interviews as required by MDS.
• Be available for clinical emergencies, surveys, and after-hours issues.

Skills

RN license CT

MDS knowledge

Quality Improvement

Supervisory experience

MDS training

Education

Bachelor's/Associate in health care field

Job description

Fresh River Healthcare is recruiting an RN MDS Coordinator to oversee the MDS documentation and care assessment process to support proper reimbursement. You will coordinate data collection across Nursing, Dietary, Social Services, and Rehabilitation to ensure accurate PPS/MDS submissions.

The role requires Connecticut RN licensure, MDS knowledge, and prior supervisory experience in long-term care. You will train staff and respond to regulatory requests within the facility.