MDS - (RN)

About the role

A Great Place to Work Shady Knoll Center for Health & Rehabilitation 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!

Location

41 Skokorat St, Seymour, Connecticut, 06483

Pay

$5,000 Sign on Bonus for Full Time RN with Experience in MDS.

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

Qualifications

• Valid state RN nursing license
• 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
• 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

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

What We Offer

As an affiliate of National Health Care, our Shady Knoll family will enjoy:

What You'll Bring

The qualifications of a MDS Coordinator / Nurse Assessment Coordinator include: