Schaffer Extended Care Center, part of the Montefiore Health System, located in New Rochelle, is seeking a Full Time MDS Coordinator to join our team.

Responsibilities :

• Ensures all Medicare determinations are completed in a timely manner
• Informs the Director of Nursing, Business Office and Social Service of all Medicare Determinations and Discontinuation of coverage
• Assess that necessary documentation required for Medicare coverage is completed
• Responsible for completion of Certification and Recertification forms and skilled care forms
• Coordinates the MDS form with the Unit Coordinator and related disciplines
• Delegates responsibilities for completing sections of the MDS to staff that has clinical knowledge about the resident
• Establish the facility’s policies and procedures to assure that key clinical personnel on all shifts are knowledgeable about the information found on the resident’s MDS and report changes on the resident’s status
• Coordinates with the Unit Coordinator and other disciplines the resident assessment (MDS ) and the care planning practices (RAPS)
• Coordinates with the Director of Nursing the quarterly preparation and submission of PRI’s for RUG reimbursements

Required Education/Experience/Licenses

• Licensed in the State of New York as a Registered Professional Nurse
• Knowledge of the Medicare regulations in a Residential Health Care Facility
• Excellent verbal and auditory skills required for communicating effectively and clearly with residents, families, physician and subordinates
• Bachelor's Degree
• PRI Certification
• Proficient with computers

We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits package along with Free Parking! We welcome diversity E.O.E. Apply today and join our team!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $128,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Healthcare setting:

• Long term care
• Nursing home
• Rehabilitation center

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Which is the best email to reach you?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• RN Licensure (Preferred)
• CPR Certification (Preferred)
• PRI Certification (Preferred) (Preferred)

Work Location: In person