Job Description

Located in Staten Island our skilled nursing facility offers a warm familylike environment where residents receive personalized care. With 120 beds we emphasize closeknit interactions providing oneonone attention and fostering a community atmosphere that feels like home for both residents and staff. Our goal is to deliver highquality compassionate care in a supportive setting.

About the MDS Coordinator Role:
As an MDS Coordinator you will be at the heart of resident care ensuring accurate assessments and individualized care plans. Youll be responsible for coordinating the Minimum Data Set (MDS) process crucial for care planning and compliance. Your role directly impacts the quality of care and financial reimbursement making it essential to both residents wellbeing and the facilitys success.

Responsibilities:

Qualifications:

• Active RN or LPN license in New York State with a preference for candidates with AANAC certification (Resident Assessment Coordinator Certified).
• Minimum 23 years of experience as an MDS Coordinator in a skilled nursing facility with comprehensive knowledge of MDS 3.0 care planning and reimbursement processes (PPS PDPM).
• Strong understanding of federal and state regulations governing MDS and skilled nursing facility operations.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple assessments and meet tight deadlines consistently.
• Proficient in electronic health records (EHR) systems and MDS software; strong analytical skills for data review and quality improvement initiatives.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a collaborative approach to working with multidisciplinary teams.
• Attention to detail and accuracy especially in coding and documentation.

Compensation:

• Competitive salary range of $110000 $120000 with additional compensation for highly qualified candidates.
• Opportunity to advance within a familyoriented facility that values leadership and innovation in care.
• Access to ongoing professional development training programs and a supportive environment aimed at enhancing your clinical and leadership skills.
• Be part of a team that encourages initiative values contributions and fosters career growth in the rapidly evolving healthcare landscape.

• Oversee and manage the entire MDS process ensuring all assessments are completed accurately and on schedule to comply with federal and state regulations.
• Perform initial quarterly annual and significant change assessments maintaining high standards of accuracy in resident documentation.
• Develop review and adjust individualized care plans based on resident assessments collaborating closely with the interdisciplinary team including nursing therapy social services and dietary departments.
• Analyze MDS data to optimize care planning and improve quality measures; ensure data accuracy for reimbursement and compliance audits.
• Lead and participate in resident care conferences fostering clear communication between staff residents and families.
• Conduct ongoing training and education for nursing and interdisciplinary staff on MDS requirements coding and best practices.
• Ensure timely submission of MDS data to state and federal agencies monitoring for errors and correcting submissions when necessary.
• Maintain uptodate knowledge of MDS guidelines including changes in regulations reimbursement models and quality measures.

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