MDS - Nurse Assessment Coordinator (RN)
About The Position
The MDS Coordinator / Nurse Assessment Coordinator completes and assures the accuracy of Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments for all residents. The role contributes to personalized resident care plans and ensures clinical reimbursement is captured for services provided. It includes assessing prospective residents’ nursing needs, determining appropriate reimbursement levels, monitoring Case Mix Index scores, and ensuring MDS completion and coding comply with state and federal regulations. The coordinator works with interdisciplinary teams to support accurate assessment data collection and provides ongoing insights and education to facility staff and leaders. This position is with Hebrew, an affiliate of National Health Care Associates, at 1 Abrahms Boulevard, West Hartford, Connecticut. The organization describes its environment as supportive and collaborative and highlights the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in residents’ lives.
Requirements
- Valid state RN nursing license.
- Interest in the nursing needs of older adults and people with chronic illness, and ability to work with both.
- Deadline-driven, detail-oriented approach with strong organizational skills, analytical capabilities, and ability to make independent decisions.
- Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Ability to work effectively and influence others in a multidisciplinary team environment.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree or certification preferred.
- Experience in direct care in a long-term care setting, as an MDS Coordinator, Clinical Reimbursement Specialist, or Nurse Assessment Coordinator preferred.
- Knowledge of state and federal MDS regulations, Electronic Medical Records (EMR), PDP, MDS 3.0, and Medicaid and Medicare requirements is helpful.
Responsibilities
- Determine the Patient Driven Payment Method (PDPM) and expenses 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 for potential risks or changes that may affect reimbursement.
- Ensure revenue integrity and compliance with state and federal regulations for MDS completion and coding conventions.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure accurate assessment data collection.
- Provide insights and ongoing education to facility staff and leaders.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and benefits package, including a 10% defined contribution retirement plan.
- Comprehensive training and mentorship.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Supportive and collaborative work environment.
- Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in residents’ lives.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
