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National Health Care Associates · 1 day ago

MDS Director RN

Seymour, CT

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

National Health Care Associates is a family-run organization that values kindness, service, compassion, and excellence. As an MDS Director, you will manage the Minimum Data Set assessments, ensuring compliance and accuracy in developing personalized resident care plans while optimizing clinical reimbursement.

Health CareOutpatient CareRehabilitation

Responsibilities

Lead and oversee the MDS program, ensuring compliance and accuracy in assessments

Determine Patient Driven Payment Method (PDPM) and expense associated with a potential admissions

Monitor Case Mix Index (CMI) scores, looking for potential risks and/or changes that may affect reimbursement

May train, mentor and/or manage MDS Coordinators, providing guidance and support

Coordinate and participate in comprehensive resident assessments and care planning

Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure accurate data collection for assessments

Provide insights and ongoing education to facility staff and leaders

Track, trend and analyze assessment data to confirm compliance and identify strategic opportunities to optimize reimbursement

Drive a culture of continuous improvement and innovation in nursing care

Qualification

RN LicenseMDS ExperienceEMRAdvanced Degree/CertificationMedicaid/MedicareAnalytical CapabilitiesMultidisciplinary TeamworkOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsInterpersonal Abilities

Required

MUST HAVE RN LICENSE AND MUST HAVE MDS EXPERIENCE IN LONG TERM CARE

Valid state RN license

Direct care in a long-term care setting and/or MDS Coordinator experience required

Proficient in state and federal regulations governing the MDS and billing process

Knowledge and understanding of Electronic Medical Record (EMR), PDP, MDS 3.0, Medicaid and Medicare requirements

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

Deadline driven, exceptionally 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

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

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