Vanderman Place, 100 bed independently owned nursing facility in Willimantic, CT is looking for an RN MDS coordinator to join their team highly skilled professionals who provide our residents with superior care.

We provide post-acute services, rehabilitation services, skilled nursing and Short/Longterm care. Our facility is conveniently located next to the Windham Hospital and serves the surrounding communities.

We are proud to Offer:

• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits
• Paid Time Off
• Opportunities to advance and grow your career.

The MDS Coordinator is responsible in ensuring the development as well as the completion of the Resident Assessment Instrument (MDS) in accordance with state and federal requirements and aligned with policies/goals of the facility. This individual is the key participant of the interdisciplinary team, assisting in ensuring quality of care, continuity of services, and individualized patient-centered plans and goals.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Conducts patient assessments and determines the health status, level of care, as well as any subsequent changes.
• Ensures that the RAI completion is done accurately and timely.
• Coordinates interdisciplinary participation in completion of the RAI and resident care plan.
• Assists with development and implementing programs and procedures in order to maximize the reimbursement potential for the facility and improve quality of care.
• Analyzes all QI/QM data with the Director of Nursing in order to identify trends on a monthly basis and serves on, participates in, and attends various committees of the facility.
• Facilitates the care management process by engaging the resident and all other appropriate staff members.
• Ensures timely submission of all minimum data sets to the state data base and ensures that all necessary follow-up action is taken.

Qualifications:

• Active RN license in the State of CT
• LTC Experience
• 2 years of MDS Experience
• Knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid regulations and benefit guidelines

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• MDS: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• RN in CT (Required)

Work Location: In person