Join a team where your clinical expertise makes a difference.
We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to join our skilled nursing team as an MDS Coordinator. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented clinician who is passionate about resident care, accurate reimbursement, regulatory compliance, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Responsibilities
Coordinate and complete the MDS assessment process in accordance with CMS and state regulations.
Ensure timely and accurate completion of MDS assessments and care area assessments (CAAs).
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to develop and update individualized care plans.
Maximize Medicare, Medicaid, and managed care reimbursement through accurate documentation and coding.
Review clinical documentation for accuracy and completeness.
Monitor Quality Measures (QMs) and assist with quality improvement initiatives.
Maintain compliance with federal, state, and facility regulations.
Participate in survey preparation and respond to audit requests.
Educate nursing staff on documentation requirements and MDS processes.
Qualifications
Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Connecticut (required).
Minimum 2 years of MDS Coordinator experience in a skilled nursing or long-term care setting.
Strong working knowledge of RAI Manual, MDS 3.0, PDPM, Medicare, Medicaid, and CMS regulations.
Experience with PointClickCare or other electronic health record systems preferred.
RAC-CT certification is a plus.
Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple deadlines while maintaining accuracy.
What We Offer
Competitive salary
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Paid Time Off (PTO)
401(k) with company match
Continuing education opportunities
Supportive leadership team
Stable organization with opportunities for career advancement
Apply Today
If you're an experienced RN MDS Coordinator looking to join a collaborative team dedicated to providing exceptional resident care, we'd love to hear from you.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Numbers & Facts
Location
Danbury, Connecticut
Industry
Staffing/Employment Agencies
Company Size
1 to 9 employees
Year Founded
1992
Website
https://www.careerstrategiesgroup.com
About Company
Career Strtegies Group is a national, full service recruiting, outplacement and career services organization. The firm specializes in the career needs of attorneys, financial professionals, and C-suite and other senior executives. It also has a smaller recruiting operation for healthcare professionals and administrators in the NY, CT and NJ area. The firm has particular experience with professionals aged 50+, and in the area of career change for attorneys and professionals. Firm founder Bruce Blackwell is an original member of the career transitions team established by the New York City Bar Association, and is a noted author and lecturer on career issues for lawyers and other professionals.
Skills
Analysis Skillsunmatched
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)unmatched
Clinical Study Publicationsunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Content Management Systems (CMS)unmatched
Dental Insuranceunmatched
Detail Orientedunmatched
Documentationunmatched
Federal Laws and Regulationsunmatched
Health Planunmatched
Healthcare Reimbursementunmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Long-Term Careunmatched
Maintain Complianceunmatched
Managed Careunmatched
Medicaidunmatched
Medical Codingunmatched
Medical Record Systemunmatched
Medicareunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Quality Assuranceunmatched
Quality Managementunmatched
Quality Metricsunmatched
Quality Monitoringunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Regulationsunmatched
Regulatory Complianceunmatched
State Laws and Regulationsunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Vision Planunmatched
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