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

Job Description:

-: A Great Place to Work Bethel is a proud affiliate of NationalHealth Care Associates. 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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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 As an affiliate of National HealthCare, our Bethel team enjoys: NEW! 10% discount on full-time childcare for children ages 6 weeks to 6 years at Honey Tree Preschool Χldcare Competitive compensation and benefits package including a10% defined contribution retirement plan Comprehensive training andmentorship Opportunities for professional growth and developmentSupportive and collaborative work environment The chance to make ameaningful difference in the lives of our residents -:

What You’llBring:

Qualifications of a MDS Coordinator / Nurse AssessmentCoordinator include: Valid state RN nursing license Advanced degreeor certification preferred Direct care in a long-term care setting,MDS Coordinator, Clinical Reimbursement Specialist or NurseAssessment Coordinator experience preferred Knowledge of state andfederal regulations governing the MDS, Electronic Medical Record(EMR), PDP, MDS 3.0, Medicaid and Medicare requirements helpfulInterest in the nursing needs of the aged and the chronically illwith the ability to work with both Deadline driven, 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 Tier1 -: We Hire for Heart!

National Health Care Associates (National) is proud to be afamily-run organization since 1984. Like family, each of National’scenters are unique but share common values: Kindness, Service,Compassion and Excellence. Today, our centers include more than 40premier providers of short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing,and post-hospital care including several named “Best Of” by US News& World Report. When you join the team at a National center, youjoin a team that provides life-changing care to thousands ofpatients, residents, and families in a Great Place to WorkCertified environment. All qualified applicants will receiveconsideration for employment without regard to race, color,religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationalorigin, disability, veteran status.