MDS Director (RN) Position Available In Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut

Job Description:

-: A Great Place to Work National Health Care Associates isproud to welcome the Mansfield Center for Nursing & Rehabilitationto our affiliate family! We think that you are going to love ithere. Your work will be meaningful to you. You will make a genuinedifference in the lives of our aging guests and those that lovethem. You will enjoy lasting bonds with the families you meet andwith the teams you work on. And as National grows with theacquisition of Mansfield, you will experience real career growth inan environment where your expertise and dedication is valued andappreciated. We invite you to join our newest team at the MansfieldCenter for Nursing & Rehabilitation!

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MDS Director What You’llDo:

As an MDS Director, you will manage the Minimum Data Set (MDS)assessments necessary for developing personalized resident careplans and the capture of clinical reimbursement for servicesprovided. You will ensure the highest level of revenue integrityand compliance to all state and federal regulations for MDScompletion and coding conventions.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead andoversee the MDS program, ensuring compliance and accuracy inassessments Determine Patient Driven Payment Method (PDPM) andexpense associated with a potential admissions Monitor Case MixIndex (CMI) scores, looking for potential risks and/or changes thatmay affect reimbursement May train, mentor and/or manage MDSCoordinators, providing guidance and support Coordinate andparticipate in comprehensive resident assessments and care planningCollaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure accurate datacollection for assessments Provide insights and ongoing educationto facility staff and leaders Track, trend and analyze assessmentdata to confirm compliance and identify strategic opportunities tooptimize reimbursement Drive a culture of continuous improvementand innovation in nursing care If you are passionate about ensuringexceptional resident care through accurate, detailed assessmentsand documentation, consider this exceptional opportunity. Join ourteam as an MDS Director in an organization where your expertise anddedication are valued and appreciated. Tier1 -: What We Offer As anaffiliate of National Health Care, our Mansfield family will enjoy:

Competitive compensation Improved health insurance and retirementbenefits Comprehensive training and mentorship Support forprofessional growth and development A collaborative workenvironment The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in thelives of our residents -:

What You’ll Bring:

Qualifications of theMDS Director include: Valid state RN license preferred Advanceddegree or certification preferred Direct care in a long-term caresetting and/or MDS Coordinator experience required Proficient instate and federal regulations governing the MDS and billing processKnowledge and understanding of Electronic Medical Record (EMR),PDP, MDS 3.0, Medicaid and Medicare requirements Interest in thenursing needs of the aged and the chronically ill with the abilityto work with both Deadline driven, exceptionally detail-orientedindividual with strong organizational skills, analyticalcapabilities and the ability to make decisions independentlyExcellent written and verbal communication and interpersonalabilities Ability to work effectively and influence others in amultidisciplinary team environment -: We Hire for Heart! NationalHealth Care Associates (National) is proud to be a family-runorganization since 1984. Like family, each of National’s centersare unique but share common values: Kindness, Service, Compassionand Excellence. Today, our centers include more than 40 premierproviders of short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, andpost-hospital care including several named “Best Of” by US News &World Report. When you join the team at a National center, you joina team that provides life-changing care to thousands of patients,residents, and families in a Great Place to Work Certifiedenvironment. All qualified applicants will receive considerationfor employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexualorientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteranstatus.