At St. Joseph Residence in Manchester, NH, we're proud to offer a unique opportunity for Registered Nurses or Licensed Practical Nurses to join our team. Our facility, catering primarily to one order of nuns and serving 22 residents, provides skilled care services in a close-knit, supportive environment.

Join us and become part of a team where you'll be valued, appreciated, and rewarded for your dedication to excellence in nursing.

St. Joseph Residence is looking for a full time (36 hours/week - 4.5 days) MDS Coordinator (RN) Minimum Data Set Nurse to join our Nursing Administration Team. This position works under the supervision of the Director of Nursing Services to ensure RAI guidelines are followed with a focus on person-centered care.

The ideal candidate will have a background in long term care nursing setting and MDS experience.

Full Time Benefits:

• Comprehensive healthcare plan
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Additional pay if you are enrolled in another employer sponsored healthcare plan
• Critical illness, accident, long-term disability, legal plan and pet insurance available
• Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401k Plan, with 3% automatic employer contribution (after 1 year of employment)

Job Responsibilities include:

• Knowledge of all aspects of the RAI/MDS process to include person-centered care planning, Medicare PDPM reimbursement, scheduling, month-end triple check, appeals process and Medicare certification process
• Maintain current PDPM/Medicare and Medicaid/Private assessment schedules with proper reference dates for regular distribution to therapies, dietary, social service, activities and nursing.
• Provide ongoing education and training for MDS and person-centered care planning
• Understand and follow through with the RAI process, including MDS assessment, Triggers and CAAS, and Care Planning.
• Maintain the Medicare certification/ recertification binder to meet the requirements of Medicare physician certification for Part A & B services.
• Demonstrate current knowledge of nursing practices and procedures as they pertain to Long Term Care including state, federal, and OBRA regulations.

• Registered Nurse (RN) with a valid New Hampshire license
• RAC-CT certification preferred
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in long term care, including experience with the RAI process and person-centered care planning
• Must have strong clinical and communication skills
• Extensive knowledge of the RAI process and reimbursement requirements for both federal and state
• Must be highly organized with the ability to multi-task throughout the day
• Required to be On call every 4th weekend.
• Experience with Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Excel and Outlook preferred
• Experience in developing templates to utilize in facility for audit/educational use

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin, marital or familial status, age or mental or physical handicap.