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National Health Care Associates

RN – MDS Coordinator (CT – Floater)

National Health Care Associates, Wethersfield, Connecticut, us, 06129

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RN – MDS Coordinator (CT – Floater) National Health Care Associates

Location: Wethersfield, CT | Salary: $50.00 - $60.00 per hour

Local travel only; no overnights, mileage reimbursed.

A Great Place to Work As a Certified Great Place to Work, we think that you are going to love it here. Your work will be meaningful to you. You will make a genuine difference in the lives of our aging guests and the families that love them. You will enjoy lasting bonds with the families you meet and with the teams you work on. And if you desire, you will experience real career growth where your expertise and dedication is valued and appreciated. We invite you to join our team!

What You’ll Do As an MDS Coordinator / Nurse Assessment Coordinator, you will complete and assure the accuracy of Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments for all residents. The MDS Coordinator / Nurse Assessment Coordinator contributes to personalized resident care plans and ensures the capture of clinical reimbursement for services provided.

Key Responsibilities

Determine Patient Driven Payment Method (PDPM) and expense associated with a potential admission

Participate in admitting prospective residents by assessing their nursing needs and determining appropriate clinical reimbursement levels

Complete and assure the accuracy of the MDS process for all residents

Monitor Case Mix Index (CMI) scores, looking for potential risks and/or changes that may affect reimbursement

Ensure the highest level of revenue integrity and compliance to all state and federal regulations for MDS completion and coding conventions

Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure accurate data collection for assessments

Provide insights and ongoing education to facility staff and leaders

What We Offer

Competitive compensation and benefits package

Comprehensive training and mentorship

Opportunities for professional growth and development

Supportive and collaborative work environment

The chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents

Qualifications

Valid state RN nursing license

Advanced degree or certification preferred

Direct care in a long-term care setting, MDS Coordinator, Clinical Reimbursement Specialist or Nurse Assessment Coordinator experience preferred

Knowledge of state and federal regulations governing the MDS, Electronic Medical Record (EMR), PDP, MDS 3.0, Medicaid and Medicare requirements helpful

Interest in the nursing needs of the aged and the chronically ill with the ability to work with both

Deadline driven, detail-oriented individual with strong organizational skills, analytical capabilities and the ability to make decisions independently

Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal abilities

Ability to work effectively and influence others in a multidisciplinary team environment

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status.

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