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About the Role
As an MDS Coordinator / Nurse Assessment Coordinator, you will complete and ensure the accuracy of Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments for all residents. This role contributes to personalized resident care plans and ensures the capture of clinical reimbursement for services provided. Join our team in an organization where your expertise and dedication are valued and appreciated.
Responsibilities
- Determine Patient Driven Payment Method (PDPM) and expenses associated with a potential admission
- Participate in admitting prospective residents by assessing their nursing needs and determining appropriate clinical reimbursement levels
- Complete and ensure the accuracy of the MDS process for all residents
- Monitor Case Mix Index (CMI) scores, looking for potential risks and/or changes that may affect reimbursement
- Ensure the highest level of revenue integrity and compliance with all state and federal regulations for MDS completion and coding conventions
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure accurate data collection for assessments
- Provide insights and ongoing education to facility staff and leaders
Requirements
- Valid New York State RN nursing license
- Direct care in a long-term care setting, MDS Coordinator, Clinical Reimbursement Specialist, or Nurse Assessment Coordinator experience preferred
- Knowledge of state and federal regulations governing the MDS, Electronic Medical Record (EMR), PDP, MDS 3.0, Medicaid and Medicare requirements helpful
- Interest in the nursing needs of the aged and the chronically ill with the ability to work with both
- Deadline-driven, detail-oriented individual with strong organizational skills, analytical capabilities, and the ability to make decisions independently
- Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal abilities
- Ability to work effectively and influence others in a multidisciplinary team environment
Skills
- MDS
- Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
- PDP
- MDS 3.0
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Organizational skills
- Analytical capabilities
- Decision making
- Communication
- Interpersonal abilities
- Teamwork
Location
- 1800 Butterfield Avenue, Utica, New York, 13501
Work Type
- Hybrid
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Preferred experience in direct care in a long-term care setting, MDS Coordinator, Clinical Reimbursement Specialist, or Nurse Assessment Coordinator
Education Level
- Advanced degree or certification preferred
Salary/Compensations
- $72,800-$93,600/year
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
- Comprehensive training and mentorship
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
- Supportive and collaborative work environment
- The chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents
About the Company
- The Pines at Utica is a proud affiliate of National Health Care Associates.
- National Health Care Associates (National) is proud to be a family-run organization since 1984.
- National’s centers are unique but share common values: Kindness, Service, Compassion and Excellence.
- Today, our centers include more than 40 premier 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, you join a team that provides life-changing care to thousands of patients, residents, and families in a Great Place to Work Certified environment.
Equal Opportunity
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status.