Float MDS Coordinator
iCare Health Network
Manchester, CT
RN · Clinical Documentation & Utilization Review Nurses · Administrative & Consulting Nurses
Posted Aug 9 · Not open to new grads
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What the listing says
Role
- Term
- Permanent
- On the floor
- Floating required · No call
- Setting
- Skilled Nursing
- Accepts
- RN
- Experience
- 1+ years
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About this role
iCare Health Network is looking for an experienced MDS Coordinator (RN) to assist facilities in the Massachusetts and Hartford area, no on-call requirement.
MDS Coordinator
The 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.
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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 MDS
- Available to respond to clinical emergencies, regulatory agency visits, surveys and issues outside of normal work hours as needed
Qualifications
- Active RN or LPN 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 1 year experience completing MDS and completion of MDS training program or equivalent experience and knowledge of PPS, required.
Compensation & 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 environment
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Requirements
- •Active RN or LPN 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 1 year experience completing MDS and completion of MDS training program or equivalent experience and knowledge of PPS, required.
- Compensation & 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 environment
Benefits
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
- Disability insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Place
- City
- Manchester, CT
- Median rent
- $1,384/mo
- Local household income
- $74,267/yr
- State price level
- 4% above the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities
all local households, not nurse pay
Connecticut index 103.6, where 100 is the national average.
A Hartford County suburb blending residential calm with convenient retail hubs like Buckland Hills, Manchester offers a quieter pace within easy reach of capital-city hospitals. Case Mountain's trails give outdoorsy RNs a weekend escape. It's a practical, family-friendly base for nurses who prefer suburban living with metro amenities nearby.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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