MDS - RN Assessment Coordinator

Company: Cambridge Health & Rehabilitation Center
Location: Fairfield
Posted on: September 2, 2024

Job Description:

-:A Great Place to WorkCambridge is a proud affiliate of National Health Care Associates. 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!-:MDS CoordinatorWhat You'll Do:As an MDS Coordinator / RN 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 admissionParticipate in admitting prospective residents by assessing their nursing needs and determining appropriate clinical reimbursement levelsComplete and assure the accuracy of the MDS process for all residentsMonitor Case Mix Index (CMI) scores, looking for potential risks and/or changes that may affect reimbursementEnsure the highest level of revenue integrity and compliance to all state and federal regulations for MDS completion and coding conventionsCollaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure accurate data collection for assessmentsProvide insights and ongoing education to facility staff and leadersIf you are passionate about ensuring exceptional resident care through accurate, detailed assessments and documentation, consider this exceptional opportunity. Join our team as an MDS Coordinator / Nurse Assessment Coordinator in an organization where your expertise and dedication are valued and appreciated.-:What We OfferAs an affiliate of National Health Care, our Cambridge team enjoys:Competitive compensation and benefits package including a 10% defined contribution retirement planComprehensive training and mentorshipOpportunities for professional growth and developmentSupportive and collaborative work environmentThe chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents-:What You'll Bring:Qualifications of a MDS Coordinator / Nurse Assessment Coordinator include:Valid State of CT RN License requiredAdvanced degree or certification preferredDirect care in a long-term care setting, MDS Coordinator, Clinical Reimbursement Specialist or Nurse Assessment Coordinator experience preferredKnowledge of state and federal regulations governing the MDS, Electronic Medical Record (EMR), PDP, MDS 3.0, Medicaid and Medicare requirements helpfulInterest in the nursing needs of the aged and the chronically ill with the ability to work with bothDeadline driven, detail-oriented individual with strong organizational skills, analytical capabilities and the ability to make decisions independentlyExcellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal abilitiesAbility to work effectively and influence others in a multidisciplinary team environment-:We Hire for Heart!National Health Care Associates (National) is proud to be a family-run organization since 1984. Like family, each of Nationals centers are unique but share common values: Kindness, Service, Compassion and Excellence. Today, our centers include more than 30 premier providers of short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and post-hospital care including several named Best Of by US News & World Report. When you join the team at a National center, you join a team that provides life-changing care to thousands of patients, residents, and families in a Great Place to Work Certified 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.by Jobble

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