Hebrew Center For Health And Rehabilitation - West Hartford, CT
posted 2 months ago
Full-time - Mid Level
West Hartford, CT
11-50 employees
Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
About the position
The MDS Coordinator / Nurse Assessment Coordinator plays a crucial role in ensuring the accuracy of Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments for residents in a long-term care setting. This position is responsible for contributing to personalized resident care plans and ensuring proper clinical reimbursement for services provided. The role emphasizes collaboration with interdisciplinary teams and compliance with state and federal regulations.
Responsibilities
- Complete and assure the accuracy of Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments for all residents.
- Determine Patient Driven Payment Method (PDPM) and associated expenses for potential admissions.
- Participate in admitting prospective residents by assessing their nursing needs and determining appropriate clinical reimbursement levels.
- Monitor Case Mix Index (CMI) scores for potential risks and changes affecting reimbursement.
- Ensure revenue integrity and compliance with state and federal regulations for MDS completion and coding conventions.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams for accurate data collection for assessments.
- Provide insights and ongoing education to facility staff and leaders.
Requirements
- Valid state RN nursing license.
- Advanced degree or certification preferred.
- Experience in direct care in a long-term care setting, MDS Coordinator, Clinical Reimbursement Specialist, or Nurse Assessment Coordinator preferred.
- Knowledge of state and federal regulations governing the MDS, Electronic Medical Record (EMR), PDP, MDS 3.0, Medicaid, and Medicare requirements helpful.
- Strong organizational skills and analytical capabilities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
Nice-to-haves
- Interest in the nursing needs of the aged and chronically ill.
- Deadline driven and detail-oriented individual.
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.
