MDS – Nurse Assessment Coordinator (RN) Position Available In Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, Connecticut

Job Description:

-: A Great Place to Work As a Certified Great Place to Work, wethink that you are going to love it here. Your work will bemeaningful to you. You will make a genuine difference in the livesof our aging guests and the families that love them. You will enjoylasting bonds with the families you meet and with the teams youwork on. And if you desire, you will experience real career growthwhere your expertise and dedication is valued and appreciated. Weinvite you to join our team!

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In-person floater supportingMDS/NAC needs across CT facilities with local travel only; noovernights, mileage reimbursed.

What You’ll Do:

As an MDSCoordinator / Nurse Assessment Coordinator, you will complete andassure the accuracy of Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments for allresidents. The MDS Coordinator / Nurse Assessment Coordinatorcontributes to personalized resident care plans and ensures thecapture of clinical reimbursement for services provided.

KeyResponsibilities:

Determine Patient Driven Payment Method (PDPM)and expense associated with a potential admission Participate inadmitting prospective residents by assessing their nursing needsand determining appropriate clinical reimbursement levels Completeand assure the accuracy of the MDS process for all residentsMonitor Case Mix Index (CMI) scores, looking for potential risksand/or changes that may affect reimbursement Ensure the highestlevel of revenue integrity and compliance to all state and federalregulations for MDS completion and coding conventions Collaboratewith interdisciplinary teams to ensure accurate data collection forassessments Provide insights and ongoing education to facilitystaff and leaders If you are passionate about ensuring exceptionalresident care through accurate, detailed assessments anddocumentation, consider this exceptional opportunity. Join our teamas an MDS Coordinator / Nurse Assessment Coordinator in anorganization where your expertise and dedication are valued andappreciated.

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What We Offer Competitive compensation and benefitspackage Comprehensive training and mentorship Opportunities forprofessional growth and development Supportive and collaborativework environment The chance to make a meaningful difference in thelives of our residents -:

What You’ll Bring:

Qualifications of aMDS Coordinator / Nurse Assessment Coordinator include: Valid stateRN nursing license Advanced degree or certification preferredDirect care in a long-term care setting, MDS Coordinator, ClinicalReimbursement Specialist or Nurse Assessment Coordinator experiencepreferred Knowledge of state and federal regulations governing theMDS, Electronic Medical Record (EMR), PDP, MDS 3.0, Medicaid andMedicare requirements helpful Interest in the nursing needs of theaged and the chronically ill with the ability to work with bothDeadline driven, detail-oriented individual with strongorganizational skills, analytical capabilities and the ability tomake decisions independently Excellent written and verbalcommunication and interpersonal abilities Ability to workeffectively and influence others in a multidisciplinary teamenvironment -: We Hire for Heart! National Health Care Associates(National) is proud to be a family-run organization since 1984.Like family, each of National’s centers are unique but share commonvalues: Kindness, Service, Compassion and Excellence. Today, ourcenters include more than 40 premier providers of short-termrehabilitation, skilled nursing, and post-hospital care includingseveral named “Best Of” by US News & World Report. When you jointhe team at a National center, you join a team that provideslife-changing care to thousands of patients, residents, andfamilies in a Great Place to Work Certified environment. Allqualified applicants will receive consideration for employmentwithout regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status.