RN MDS Coordinator — Elevate Resident Care & Compliance

Senior Living Communities, LLC; North Branford (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Evergreen Woods in the United States is seeking a Full-time MDS Coordinator - Registered Nurse to manage the MDS process, ensure accurate documentation, and optimize reimbursement while complying with federal, state, and local regulations.

The role requires coordinating with clinical staff, monitoring education, and timely MDS submissions within a compassionate resident-centered environment.

Qualifications

• Four-year college or university degree desired.
• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse.
• Training in Medical Records regulations desired.
• Understanding of diagnosis coding.
• Working knowledge of prescription drugs, therapy practices and bio-psycho-social sciences.
• Remain in good standing with all Nurse Practice Act standards.
• Two years’ experience in a similar healthcare position preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates/manages and works with clinical staff/therapy for proper documentation/care, programs and optimal reimbursement throughout the stay of a skilled resident.
• Researches all pertinent medical information/diagnoses for optimal reimbursement.
• Meet regulations for timely certifications/re-certifications, and signing of all orders.
• Meet all requirements in working with Managed Care organizations.
• Monitors Nursing skilled documentation and provides continued education as needed.
• Participates in the development and implementation of the resident assessment process, following the Minimum Data Set requirements of Federal, State and local regulations in accordance with Senior Living Communities/Wellmore policies and procedures.
• Responsible for proper ADL Documentation and continued education/training.
• Audits and analyzes the MDS documents for accuracy and appropriate completion dates.
• Timely submissions of all MDS’s.
• Participates in and attend all required in-service training and education sessions as scheduled.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

English fluency

Attendance & punctuality

Independent worker

Education

RN licensure

Bachelor's degree desired

Medical Records regulations

Diagnosis coding knowledge

Pharmacology/therapy knowledge

Job description

Evergreen Woods in the United States is seeking a Full-time MDS Coordinator - Registered Nurse to manage the MDS process, ensure accurate documentation, and optimize reimbursement while complying with federal, state, and local regulations.

The role requires coordinating with clinical staff, monitoring education, and timely MDS submissions within a compassionate resident-centered environment.