MDS Manager – Registered Nurse

GTT

Watertown, NY

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$41–$48 Per Hour

SKILLS

Acute Care, Auditing, Banking Services, Biology, Biotech and Pharmaceutical, Clinical Practices/Protocols, Clinical Support, Communication Skills, Computer Systems, Conferences, Disability Insurance, Documentation, Financial Regulations, Financial Services, Fortune 500 Customers, Geriatrics, Government, Healthcare, Healthcare Providers, Healthcare Reimbursement, Hospital Systems, Insurance, Life Insurance, Long-Term Care, Medicaid, Medical Records, Medical Treatment, Medicare, Nonprofit, Nursing, Nursing Management, Office Equipment, Organizational Skills, Quality of Care, Reconciliation, Registered Nurse (RN), Regulations, Retail, Risk, Support Documentation, Time Management, Training/Teaching

LOCATION

Watertown, NY

POSTED

30+ days ago

Job Title: MDS Manager – Registered Nurse
Position Type: Direct Placement
Salary range: $41 - 48/hr
Location: Watertown, NY
Work Type: Onsite, Full Time Monday-Friday

Job Responsibilities:

The MDS Manager - Registered Nurse maintains current MDS status of each resident according to state and federal guidelines as required under the Omnibus Reconciliation Act, Medicare PPS + Medicaid payment systems as applicable. Responsible for MDS/RUGS education. Provide MDS education for staff.
Conducts focused audits to ensure documentation supports the clinical, regulatory, and financial needs of the Resident.
Functions as a liaison between medical providers, Residents, family, and payers to obtain maximum reimbursement for Resident care services.
Conducts screening of Residents and medical records to identify those at higher risk of needing more extensive and/or acute care.
Accurate and timely documentation in the medical record, including clear communication with other members of the interdisciplinary team.
Coordination of Resident care conferences as needed to facilitate appropriate services and the level of care.
Participates in surveys (inspections), and audits conducted by authorized government agencies and payers.

Minimum Experience Requirement:

Previous experience within an LTC/Geriatric care setting is required.
Knowledge of Nursing and Medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long-term care, including PPS.
Familiarity with Medicare/Medicaid and payer regulations.
Ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures that are necessary for providing quality care and maintaining a sound operation. Ability to demonstrate knowledge of computer systems, system applications, and other office equipment.
Previous experience with quality assurance, documentation review, and the appeals process.
Current NYS licensure as an RN is required. Recommended: Registered Nurse Assessment Coordinator (RNAC) certification.

Benefits:

$5K Sign on Bonus (2-year work commitment)
401k with match
Eligible for full benefits 1st of the month following 30 days of employment
24 days of PTO in the first year
Long-term disability and life insurance are available

About the Company:
Advancing Healthcare in Upstate New York:
We're a non-profit organization representing over 50 hospitals and health systems across Upstate New York. Our mission is to support our members and communities through advocacy, education, and innovative solutions to improve healthcare delivery.

About GTT:
GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. As a Native American-owned, economically disadvantaged corporation, we highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces. Our clients are Fortune 500 banking, insurance, financial services, and technology companies, along with some of the nation’s largest life sciences, biotech, utility, and retail companies across the US and Canada. We look forward to helping you land your next great career opportunity!

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