MDS Coordinator - Registered Nurse

Senior Living Communities Careers • North Branford, CT

4d • Onsite

About The Position

At Evergreen Woods, we're not just a luxury senior living company; we're a community recognized as a Great Place to Work ® and we take immense pride in that designation. Our philosophy, “People First, Always,” underscores everything we do. We believe that our dedicated team is our greatest asset, driving us to create compassionate, respectful, and meaningful interactions every day. We foster an environment where your contributions are celebrated, and your personal and professional growth is encouraged. Your work will enrich the lives of our residents and fellow team members, creating a lasting positive impact in our community. Join a team that values each member's input, promotes collaboration, and strives to create a vibrant and engaging atmosphere. We are currently seeking a MDS Coordinator - Registered Nurse. If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of seniors and want to be part of a team that strives for excellence, we invite you to apply today!

Requirements

• 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 standards of the Nurse Practice Act.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English fluently.
• Ability to meet or exceed the company’s attendance and punctuality standards.
• Ability to use Electronic Records and miscellaneous software and office equipment.
• Ability to understand and follow directions as given.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Nice To Haves

• Four-year college or university degree desired.
• 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.

Benefits

• Great Place to Work ® designation implies a positive work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level