The Pines at Utica Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation,a reputable, well-run, 120-bed Non-unionized provider of high-quality long term care and short-term rehabilitation services, is seeking a Director of MDS to join our team and partner with a great Administrator and DNS. We've got a great team-like environment, fantastic regional and corporate personnel to support the facility's operations nurture your professional growth

PURPOSE: To promote the capture of appropriate clinical reimbursement for services provided while ensuring highest level of revenue integrity through established reimbursement initiatives. To monitor compliance with all state and federal regulations as relates to MDS completion and coding conventions.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Registered Nurse with 5 years MDS Coordinator experience
• Thorough knowledge of PDPM
• Previous experience with MDS 30
• Computer literacy, Experience with EMR, preferably PCC (Point Click Care)
• Demonstrates excellent organization, communication and presentation skills

REQUIREMENTS

• Exemplifies a deadline driven, detail-oriented individual with strong analytical capabilities
• Ability to provide senior level reports and root cause analysis as related to department
• Maintains competency in MDS, Medicaid, Medicare requirements
• Proficient in current state and federal regulations governing the MDS and billing process within a nursing facility
• Ability to successfully train new MDS coordinators and IDT members with varying levels of experience as appropriate
• Ability to communicate with and elicit support from other IDT members at the facility and/or regional level
• Exhibits reliable, independent, and self-directed work ethic with ability to lead others

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:

• Optimize reimbursement and identify opportunity through tracking, trending, and analyzing relevant data
• Strategic planning as relates to reimbursement systems
• Perform compliance and accuracy audits as indicated
• Conduct daily, weekly, monthly reimbursements meetings as outlined by NHCA
• Complete MDS as necessary to maintain compliance or fill department vacancies
• Initiate Care Plans as necessary
• Provide Care Plan update/review in conjunction with MDS schedule as necessary to maintain compliance or fill IDT vacancy
• Provide insight to facility management of Quality Measures and 5 STAR initiatives
• Attend and contribute to monthly QAPI meeting
• Participate in survey preparedness and remain on-site during surveyor activity
• Respond promptly to inquiries related to MDS and reimbursement
• Establish, submit and provide follow-up on actions plans for negative outcomes related to department
• Assist with orientation and ongoing education for MDS coordinators and other IDT members as relates to MDS and/or reimbursement processes
• Provide ongoing education and communicate to the Administrator, DNS or other clinical staff as appropriate

An engaging and supportive work environment where every employee is valued, a rewarding career, and outstanding benefits which currently include:

• Medical/RX plans
• Dental & Vision Plans
• Paid Life Insurance with voluntary buy-up & dependent coverage
• 401(k)
• Competitive wages
• Ample paid time off
• Modern/updated facilities
• Opportunity for advancement

What makes National Health Care Associates (NHCA) a GREAT fit for you?

When you join NHCA, you become part of a premier provider of short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and post-hospital care. Our care team of more than 5,000 employees in six states cares for patients throughout the Northeast. We built a comprehensive network of services for each of our 35 centers, carefully designed to address the individual needs of every person entrusted to our care.

Our mission is to provide our residents and their families with superior care delivered by staff dedicated to the principles of kindness, compassion, service, and excellence in an environment where individuality, dignity, and value of those who are served, as well as those who serve, is nurtured and appreciated. We believe that life, at all stages and with all of its challenges, is a precious gift to be shared and celebrated. It is our privilege to participate in the lives of our residents, their friends and families by offering them not only physical but emotional care, comfort, and support.

At National Health Care Associates, We Touch People's Lives.

Diversity, Inclusion, & Engagement at National Health Care Associates:

At National Health Care Associates, we not only accept difference, we promote it, we embrace it, and we thrive on it for the betterment of our patients, our employees, and our culture.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected under applicable law.

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