MDS Coordinator

New York Congregational Nursing Center is now hiring a full-time MDS Coordinator (RN) who is committed to providing the best care for our residents. We are a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility that is dedicated to helping our residents maximize their potential and live their lives to the fullest. We offer a modern, comfortable, and secure facility staffed by caring professionals where individuals receive the finest sub-acute medical care, rehabilitation services, and 24-hour skilled nursing care. We are committed to maintaining a facility where compassionate care is provided in an environment of respect and dignity. It is also a great, supportive working environment for our dedicated staff!

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for coordinating all facets of the comprehensive resident assessment and the time completion of all areas of the MDS and PPS. Also interfaces with the Finance Department and conducts Performance Improvement activities related to the MDS process.

Responsibilities of the MDS Coordinator: 

• Oversee the coordination and participate in the completion of the Resident Assessment Instrument (MDS, CAA’s and Care Plan) in accordance with current Federal and State Regulations.
• Assist in completion of the Resident Assessment Instrument with the Interdisciplinary Team.
• Notify all Interdisciplinary Team members of the MDS Assessment schedule for all payer sources.
• Notify all Interdisciplinary Team members of changes to the MDS Assessment schedule for both all payer sources.
• Lead or participate in Daily PPS meetings, weekly Medicare meetings, and month end meetings to assure federal billing requirements are met.
• Information to complete the MDS is to be collected using the medical record, bedside assessment, and staff, resident and/or family interviews.
• Develop and monitor a system to verify that all Interdisciplinary Team members have completed, dated, and signed the assessments according the Federal Regulations.
• Observe direct nursing care, review documentation and make appropriate recommendations, assist with chart audits.

Requirements of the MDS Coordinator: 

• Registered Nurse in NY with a BSN/BS
• Leadership or previous Long Term Care experience a plus
• Knowledge of Federal and State Regulations
• MDS Certification or willingness to obtain upon hire
• 3-5 years relevant MDS-related experience