Mds - (RN)

National Health Care Associates•Seymour, CT

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Shady Knoll Center for Health & Rehabilitation, a proud affiliate of National Health Care Associates and a Certified Great Place to Work, is seeking an MDS Coordinator / Nurse Assessment Coordinator. This role is crucial for completing and ensuring the accuracy of Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments for all residents. The position contributes to personalized resident care plans and ensures the capture of clinical reimbursement for services provided. If you are passionate about ensuring exceptional resident care through accurate, detailed assessments and documentation, this is an exceptional opportunity to join a team where your expertise and dedication are valued and appreciated.

Requirements

Valid state RN nursing license
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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Complete and assure the accuracy of Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments for all residents.
Contribute to personalized resident care plans.
Ensure the capture of clinical reimbursement for services provided.
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.
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.