MDS Coordinator (RN)

apartment Civita Care Center at Danbury location_onDanbury, CT 06810, US

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MDS Coordinator

32 hours/week

Sign on Bonus
Competitive pay
Paid holidays
Flexible scheduling for a work-life balance
Monhtly employee appreciation events; we love to celebrate our team!
FUN and friendly work atmosphere - GREAT leadership team!

Responsibilities of MDS Coordinator:

Gather information on our skilled nursing facility's current and future patients for future assessment, including physical and mental states.
Participate in the admission process of prospective residents in terms of their nursing needs and appropriate placement
Determine potential Resource Utilization Groups (RUGs) and expenses associated with a potential admission
Review all applications for admission, followed by on-site or phone assessment, and communicate results of assessment to the Admissions Coordinator
Complete and assure the accuracy of the MDS process for all residents
Maintain current working knowledge of Medicare criteria, serving as a resource for nursing staff and communicating changes in regulations
Monitor Case Mix Index (CMI) scores, looking for potential risks and/or changes that may affect Medicaid reimbursement
Facilitate problem-solving for complicated admissions
Monitor Medicare assessment schedules and nursing documentation to ensure accuracy and timely submission
Assess charts and communicate with healthcare teams to create applicable health care plans for their current and incoming residents.

Qualifications for MDS Coordinator:

Valid CT Registered Nurse (RN) license
2-years experience in MDS coordinator role or related experience
Experience in a clinical and healthcare setting

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