MDS Coordinator - Meriden Connecticut

Company: Silver Springs Care Center
Location: Meriden, Connecticut
Posted On: 05/03/2024

Silver Springs Care Center is looking for a fulltime MDS Coordinator. Must have previous MDS experience.MDS CoordinatorThe primary role of the MDS Coordinator is to coordinate and guide the overall process and tracking of all Medicare/Medicaid case-mix documents, and care assessments in order to assure appropriate reimbursement for services. The position is also responsible for completing concurrent MDS to assure achievement of maximum allowable RUG categories, as well as integrating information from Nursing, Dietary, Social Services, and Rehabilitation departments for appropriate reimbursement.Responsibilities:Coordinates the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of resident care by following the MDS process.Coordinates and facilitates care conferences with the interdisciplinary team.Coordinates, completes and reviews Minimum Data Sets (MDS)Educates, trains and assists nursing staff and other departments regarding the roles of assessments, planning, implementation and MDS process; and completion of applicable sections of MDS.Responsible for ensuring all current MDS/PPS updates are implemented and staff is in-serviced.Will cross train between PPS and OBRA.Conducts regular resident interviews as required by the MDSAvailable to respond to clinical emergencies, regulatory agency visits, surveys and issues outside of normal work hours as needed; participates in on-call rotationQualifications:Active nursing license in the State of Connecticut, required.Knowledge of Quality Assurance/Improvement processes, required.Bachelors or Associate degree in a health care related field, preferred.At least 3 months experience completing MDS and completion of MDS training program or equivalent experience and knowledge of PPSCompensation & Benefits Generous salary, commensurate with experience Benefits program, includes health, dental, and vision insurance Paid Time Off, including vacation, personal, and sick time 401(k) Retirement program Short and Long-term disability insurance Collaborative work environmentINDLPby Jobble More...

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