MDS Coordinator
Middlesex County, Massachusetts
- Eligibility
- RNSign-on bonus
Posted Aug 30 · Not open to new grads
What the listing says
Role
- Term
- Permanent
- Setting
- Skilled Nursing
- Accepts
- RN
- Experience
- 1+ years
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Sign-on bonus
- $8,000
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About this role
Come Join our Amazing Team!!
$8,000 Sign On Bonus!
We are a dedicated skilled nursing facility committed to providing exceptional care for our residents. We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced MDS Coordinator to join our interdisciplinary team.
Requirements
Licensed Massachusetts RN or LPN
Minimum 1 year of experience as an MDS Coordinator (MDS experience required)
Strong communication, organizational, and assessment skills
Knowledge of Medicare coverage, PPS, and OBRA regulations
Responsibilities
Oversee and facilitate resident assessments in accordance with Federal and State regulations
Establish and manage assessment schedules to ensure accurate and timely completion
Transmit assessments to the State of Massachusetts, Department of Health
Coordinate resident care plans in compliance with regulatory requirements
Initiate Medicare coverage for newly qualified residents and issue denial letters when necessary
Stay updated on Medicare changes and determine required documentation for reimbursement
Coordinate, plan, implement, and evaluate resident care following the MDS process
Facilitate care conferences with the interdisciplinary team
Complete and review Minimum Data Sets (MDS)
Educate and train nursing staff and other departments on MDS processes and documentation
Ensure all current MDS/PPS updates are implemented and staff are in-serviced
Cross-train between PPS and OBRA processes
Conduct regular resident interviews as required by MDS
Why Join Us
Supportive, collaborative work environment
Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on resident care
Competitive compensation and professional development opportunities
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“Requirements: Licensed Massachusetts RN or LPN Minimum 1 year of experience as an MDS Coordinator (MDS experience required) Strong communication, organizational, and assessment skills Know” · from this posting
Requirements
- Licensed Massachusetts RN or LPN
- Minimum 1 year of experience as an MDS Coordinator (MDS experience required)
- Strong communication, organizational, and assessment skills
- Knowledge of Medicare coverage, PPS, and OBRA regulations
Place
- City
- Middlesex County, Massachusetts
- State price level
- 6% above the national average
Massachusetts index 105.8, where 100 is the national average.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities.
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