RN MDS Full-time
Bergen New Bridge Medical Center

MDS COORDINATOR |LTC NURSING ADMINISTRATION | FULL-TIME DAY SHIFT (22414)

Bergen New Bridge Medical Center Paramus, NJ 07652, US
$69,500 - $94,300 / year

Join Our Team at Bergen New Bridge Medical Center! **

 We are dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care to our diverse community. As a leading healthcare provider, we offer a supportive and inclusive work environment. If you’re passionate about making a difference and thrive in a collaborative setting, Bergen New Bridge Medical Center is looking for an MDS Coordinator.  

Responsibilities:

The coordinator is responsible for implementing and monitoring the Medicare, PPS, managed care programs at the Medical Center.  The overall goal is to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is provided while maintaining efficiencies at the facility level.

Opens MDS assessments and fills in resident’s name, assessment reference date, and reason for the assessment, as assigned. 

Complete and Submit all MDS assessments (Admission, Quarterly, annual, significant change.

Reviews all validation reports from the State Department of Health and corrects errors as necessary.

Transmits MDS data to State DOH after making certain assessments are edited and locked.

Develop, update and maintain individualized, person-centered care plan and ensure care plan reflects current resident’s status.

Lead or participate in the iDC Care Plan Team meetings

Provides billing department with information regarding resource utilization groups for Medicare patients as needed.

Provides Guidance to staff regarding MDS, Quality Indicators and Prospective Payment System. to Nurse Managers, RNs, LPNs, and other clinical staff (social service, recreation therapy, and dietitians). Assures regulatory compliance with MDS assessments.

Assures MDS Encoders are following policy and procedure and entering data timely and accurately. Validates supporting documentation for all coded items

Writes or revises policies and procedures for department. As needed (not really their function).

Stay Current with updates to the RAI Manual.

Customer Service: respect, flexibility, knowledge, confidence, professionalism, pleasant attitude, patience and helpfulness. All responses should be timely, professional, caring, and respectful in accordance with Customer Service Performance expectations.

Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards. Assesses gaps in policies and procedures and creates necessary policies and procedures to fulfill these gaps.

Understands and adheres to the Medical Center’s Code of Conduct.

Familiar with the Medical Center’s Mission, Vision, and Values Statements.

Other Duties:

Maintains connection with the Department of Health’s MDS automation coordinator.

Performs other duties as assigned to support the overall objectives of the department and organization.

Position Qualifications:

Education:

  • Registered Nurse in State of New Jersey.  MDS and PPS training required.
  • American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification required.
  • IV certification required.

Experience:

  • One to two years prior experience.
  • MDS completion.
  • Meets regulatory requirements for MDS Prospective Payment System.

 Skills:

  • Computer literate.
  • Good oral and written communication skills.
  • Good interpersonal skills.
  • Speaks, reads and writes English to the extent required by the position.

Job Setting/Physical Demands:

  • Long Term Care department and related areas; contact with patients, visitors, staff
  • Frequent prolonged standing/sitting/walking.

Salary commensurate with experience within posted range: 

$69,500 to $94,300 annually 

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including a competitive medical, dental, and vision plans.  We prioritize work-life balance with a generous time off policy that includes ample vacation days, personal time, sick leave and nine paid holidays.  Additionally, we are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees, offering robust tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs to help support our employees ongoing development.

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