MDS Coordinator / Case Mix Nurse

Ross Manor • Bangor, ME

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About The Position

The MDS Coordinator / Case Mix Nurse conducts and coordinates development and completion of resident assessments in accordance with state and federal regulations and facility policies and goals. Reporting directly to the Director of Nursing, the role supports case mix validity and regulatory compliance while promoting teamwork, hospitality, and resident comfort. The position works with the care team to ensure resident needs are accurately assessed, documented, and supported.

Requirements

• Current, active Maine RN or Maine Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) licensure.
• Strong clinical assessment, care planning, and care delivery skills within a long-term care population.
• Working knowledge of geriatric healthcare needs; federal and state long-term care regulations; Medicare and MaineCare rules, including the State Operations Manual and Principles of Reimbursement; MDS manuals; and Quality Indicator systems.
• Strong computer literacy, including experience with electronic medical records and Microsoft Office (Word and Excel).
• Clear communication skills and the ability to work tactfully with residents, families, staff, physicians, regulators, and the community.

Nice To Haves

• MDS and ICD-10 coding experience preferred.
• RAC-CT certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess and oversee resident assessments through the RAI process, ensuring coding accuracy and documenting individual care needs and levels of assistance.
• Review, oversee, and complete care plans regularly to ensure accuracy, appropriateness, and case mix validity, including nursing restorative plans.
• Establish documentation approaches and instruct nursing and ancillary staff on proper documentation.
• Communicate MDS due dates so interdisciplinary team members complete their portions on time.
• Instruct all disciplines on procedures, completion of MDS items and CAAs, case mix payment systems, and Quality Indicators.

Benefits

• Flexible schedules.
• Tuition reimbursement, student loan forgiveness, and education support.
• Full medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance for full-time employees.
• Employer-paid life insurance for full-time employees.
• Flexible Savings Accounts, including medical, dependent, and limited-purpose accounts.
• 401(k) retirement savings program with employer contributions.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) available to all employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed