RN MDS Coordinator: Elevate Reimbursement & Care

iCare Health Network; Manchester (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) retirement with matching

Paid Time Off

Short and Long-term disability

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

iCare Health Network is seeking an RN MDS Coordinator to oversee Medicare/Medicaid case-mix documentation, MDS completion, and coordination across Nursing, Dietary, Social Services, and Rehabilitation for proper reimbursement.

The role requires an active CT RN license and knowledge of PPS/MDS processes, with preferred supervisory experience in long-term care and at least 3 months of MDS-related training or experience.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in the State of Connecticut is required.
• Knowledge of Quality Assurance/Improvement processes is required.
• Bachelor’s or Associate degree in a health care related field is preferred.
• Experience in a supervisory position in long-term care is preferred.
• Requires at least 3 months experience completing MDS and completion of MDS training or equivalent knowledge of PPS.

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 process.
• Responsible for ensuring all current MDS/PPS updates are implemented and staff is in-serviced.
• Cross trains 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 work hours as needed.

Skills

Quality Assurance/Improvement

Supervisory experience

Education

RN license in CT

Bachelors or Associates in health care

Job description

iCare Health Network is seeking an RN MDS Coordinator to oversee Medicare/Medicaid case-mix documentation, MDS completion, and coordination across Nursing, Dietary, Social Services, and Rehabilitation for proper reimbursement.

The role requires an active CT RN license and knowledge of PPS/MDS processes, with preferred supervisory experience in long-term care and at least 3 months of MDS-related training or experience.