RN MDS Coordinator: Elevate Reimbursement & Care

Fresh River Healthcare; Manchester (CT); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision insurance

401(k) retirement program

Paid time off

Job summary

iCare Health Network is seeking an experienced MDS Coordinator (RN or LPN) to support facilities in the Massachusetts and Hartford area, with no on-call requirement.

The role focuses on coordinating Medicare/Medicaid case-mix documentation, MDS completion and PPS alignment to ensure appropriate reimbursement. Collaboration with Nursing, Dietary, Social Services and Rehabilitation is essential.

Qualifications

• Active RN or LPN license in CT is required.
• Knowledge of quality assurance/improvement processes is required.
• Bachelor’s or Associate degree in a health care related field is preferred.
• At least 1 year experience completing MDS and completion of MDS training or equivalent knowledge of PPS is required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of resident care following the MDS process.
• Coordinate and facilitate care conferences with the interdisciplinary team.
• Complete and review Minimum Data Sets (MDS).
• Educate and train nursing staff and other departments regarding MDS roles and sections.
• Ensure all current MDS/PPS updates are implemented and staff are trained.
• Cross-train between PPS and OBRA.
• Conduct regular resident interviews as required by the MDS.
• Respond to clinical emergencies, regulatory visits, surveys and issues outside of normal hours as needed.

Skills

MDS knowledge

Quality assurance

Interdisciplinary coordination

Education

Health care degree

Job description

iCare Health Network is seeking an experienced MDS Coordinator (RN or LPN) to support facilities in the Massachusetts and Hartford area, with no on-call requirement.

The role focuses on coordinating Medicare/Medicaid case-mix documentation, MDS completion and PPS alignment to ensure appropriate reimbursement. Collaboration with Nursing, Dietary, Social Services and Rehabilitation is essential.