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National Health Care Associates · 1 month ago

MDS - MUST BE AN RN (floater in CT)

Wethersfield, CT

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

National Health Care Associates is a family-run organization dedicated to providing meaningful care to aging guests and their families. The MDS Coordinator / Nurse Assessment Coordinator role involves completing and assuring the accuracy of Minimum Data Set assessments, contributing to personalized care plans, and ensuring compliance with clinical reimbursement standards.

Health CareOutpatient CareRehabilitation

Responsibilities

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

Complete and assure the accuracy of the MDS process for all residents

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

Qualification

RN nursing licenseMDS Coordinator experienceClinical Reimbursement SpecialistMDS regulationsElectronic Medical Record (EMR)MDS 3.0MedicaidMedicare requirementsAnalytical capabilitiesOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsInterpersonal abilitiesTeam collaboration

Required

Valid state RN nursing license

Interest in the nursing needs of the aged and the chronically ill with the ability to work with both

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

Preferred

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

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits package

Comprehensive training and mentorship

Opportunities for professional growth and development

Supportive and collaborative work environment

The chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents

Company

National Health Care Associates

National Health Care Associates provides post-acute rehabilitation and long-term care. It is a sub-organization of Augusta Center for Health and Rehabilitation.

Founded in 1984