MDS - Nurse Assessment Coordinator (RN)
- Valley Stream, NY
- $58.00 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Fulltime; Monday - Friday
- Weekly pay!
- Determine Patient Driven Payment Method (PDPM) and expense associated with a potential admission
- Participate in admitting prospective residents by assessing their nursing needs and determining appropriate clinical reimbursement levels
- Complete and assure the accuracy of the MDS process for all residents
- Monitor Case Mix Index (CMI) scores, looking for potential risks and/or changes that may affect reimbursement
- Ensure the highest level of revenue integrity and compliance to all state and federal regulations for MDS completion and coding conventions
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure accurate data collection for assessments
- Provide insights and ongoing education to facility staff and leaders
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
- Comprehensive training and mentorship
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
- Supportive and collaborative work environment
- The chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents
- Valid state RN nursing license
- Advanced degree or certification preferred
- Direct care in a long-term care setting, MDS Coordinator, Clinical Reimbursement Specialist or Nurse Assessment Coordinator experience preferred
- Knowledge of state and federal regulations governing the MDS, Electronic Medical Record (EMR), PDP, MDS 3.0, Medicaid and Medicare requirements helpful
- Interest in the nursing needs of the aged and the chronically ill with the ability to work with both
- Deadline driven, detail-oriented individual with strong organizational skills, analytical capabilities and the ability to make decisions independently
- Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal abilities
- Ability to work effectively and influence others in a multidisciplinary team environment