Nursing Jobs in Blackstone, MA
$81,510 - $108,030 / year
Salary $81,510 / yr - $108,030 / yr Overview RN – MDS Coordinator Turn Clinical Expertise Into Better Outcomes. Shape Individualized Care. Make an Impact at Parkway. Are you a Registered Nurse (RN) with experience in skilled nursing, Medicare, and the MDS process? Do you have a strong understanding of resident assessment, care planning, and reimbursement methodology — and enjoy bringing clinical knowledge, organization, and collaboration together? We want to talk with you! At Parkway Health & Rehabilitation Center , our MDS Coordinator plays an essential role in connecting clinical assessment with quality resident care. As a 141-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation community in Boston offering Short-Term Rehabilitation and Long-Term Care , Parkway provides specialized programs designed to support residents recovering from illness, injury, or surgery, as well as those who require ongoing skilled nursing care. Our interdisciplinary team works together to help each resident achieve the best possible outcomes while maintaining dignity, independence, comfort, and quality of life. If you're looking for an opportunity to use your nursing expertise beyond the traditional bedside setting while remaining closely connected to resident care, this could be the role for you. Your Expertise Has a Direct Impact on Resident Care The MDS process is about much more than completing assessments. It provides a comprehensive picture of each resident's clinical and functional needs and helps our interdisciplinary team develop a care plan that is individualized, accurate, and responsive to the resident's changing needs. As the RN – MDS Coordinator , you will serve as a key clinical resource for the facility, bringing together information from nursing, rehabilitation, social services, dietary, medical records, residents, families, and other members of the care team. You'll help ensure that assessments are completed accurately and on time, care plans reflect current resident needs, and the facility remains aligned with Medicare, Medicaid, Managed Care, and regulatory requirements. Why This Role Matters Every MDS assessment tells a story. It captures important information about a resident's functional abilities, cognition, mood and behaviors, nutrition, clinical conditions, and overall well-being. That information becomes the foundation for decisions about care. At Parkway, your work will support residents across a variety of care needs — from those working toward recovery and greater independence through short-term rehabilitation to those who rely on long-term skilled nursing services. This is an opportunity for an experienced RN who enjoys combining clinical judgment with organization, communication, critical thinking, and attention to detail. You'll work closely with leadership and an interdisciplinary team while becoming a key resource in the facility's assessment, care planning, and reimbursement processes. The role may also provide opportunities to support other Elderwood communities and participate in professional development through the Elderwood Learning Center. Your work helps our team: Identify and respond to changing resident needs. Develop meaningful, individualized care plans. Coordinate services across disciplines. Support positive clinical outcomes. Maintain compliance with regulatory requirements. Ensure accurate Medicare, Medicaid, and Managed Care processes. Advocate for residents by making sure their needs are accurately represented. The Support You Need to Succeed At Parkway Health & Rehabilitation Center , you won't be working in isolation. You'll have the support of facility nursing leadership as well as Elderwood Administrative Services , including clinical and operational resources designed to help our teams succeed. You'll have the opportunity to collaborate with experienced nursing professionals and access resources in areas including: Clinical operations Quality and regulatory compliance Reimbursement Professional development Nursing leadership Education and training Comprehensive Benefits & More At Elderwood, we believe in supporting the people who support our residents. Our benefits and rewards include: Increased Tuition Reimbursement Program for Clinical Tracks Shift Differentials Full Benefits Package 401(k) with Employer Matching Employee Referral Program Professional Development & Training Opportunities Paid Time Off & Holiday Benefits And more! Make Your Next Move Count If you're an RN who enjoys looking at the bigger picture, solving problems, coordinating across disciplines, and using clinical expertise to influence the quality of resident care, Parkway Health & Rehabilitation Center wants to hear from you. Bring your nursing knowledge. Bring your attention to detail. Bring your commitment to residents. We'll provide the team, resources, and support to help you make an impact. Apply Today for the RN – MDS Coordinator Position at Parkway Health & Rehabilitation Center. Responsibilities What You'll Do Lead the MDS & Resident Assessment Process Complete and/or oversee completion of MDS/PPS and OBRA assessments for residents receiving short-term rehabilitation and long-term care. Establish and maintain schedules for required assessments in accordance with federal and state regulations. Ensure MDS assessments, supporting documentation, and related components are accurate, complete, and submitted within required timeframes. Monitor completion of MDS components by other disciplines and address incomplete or untimely information. Review resident records, incidents, accidents, 24-hour reports, and changes in condition to ensure assessments and care plans accurately reflect current needs. Utilize clinical judgment and attention to detail to identify relevant changes in resident status. Develop & Coordinate Individualized Care Plans Initiate, maintain, and update individualized care plans based on resident assessments and changing clinical needs. Ensure care plans identify appropriate interventions and supporting activities designed to achieve the best possible resident outcomes. Conduct care plan conferences with residents, families, and members of the interdisciplinary team. Generate and distribute the monthly care plan calendar. Collaborate closely with nursing, rehabilitation, social services, dietary, medical records, and medical providers. Serve as a clinical resource to members of the care team regarding assessment and care planning requirements. Support Medicare, Medicaid & Reimbursement Complete and/or oversee Medicare PPS assessments for both short-term and long-term care residents. Support accurate documentation related to Medicare, Medicaid, Managed Care, and other reimbursement requirements. Partner with the Business Office to support Medicare eligibility determination and tracking of covered days. Serve as a facility contact and liaison with Managed Care providers regarding authorization and reimbursement. Apply knowledge of PDPM, Case Mix, Medicare/PPS, and reimbursement methodology to support accurate and compliant processes. Collaborate with Medical Records and Therapy staff in preparing documentation for CMS and other entities for pre- and post-payment reviews, ADR requests, and appeals. Promote Compliance, Quality & Accountability Maintain working knowledge of applicable federal and state regulations related to MDS, care planning, Medicare, Medicaid, and resident care. Help ensure documentation and assessment practices remain compliant with regulatory requirements. Identify gaps or delays in the assessment process and communicate concerns to nursing leadership. Support survey readiness and respond appropriately to documentation and assessment-related requests. Maintain knowledge of facility policies, procedures, corporate compliance standards, and professional nursing expectations. Participate in ongoing quality improvement initiatives and other projects as assigned. From Up to Qualifications RN - MDS Coordinator - Qualifications: Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Massachusetts. Nursing degree from an accredited college or university. Previous experience in a skilled nursing or long-term care environment preferred. Knowledge of the MDS and care planning process. Prior experience with MDS 3.0 scheduling, coding, and submission requirements preferred. Experience with PointClickCare preferred. Knowledge of Patient Driven Payment Model (PDPM) and Case Mix Index (CMI) preferred. Experience with Medicare/PPS, Medicaid, Managed Care, Part A coverage, and reimbursement processes preferred. Strong understanding of resident assessment, care planning, and regulatory requirements. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines. Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and committed to accuracy. Ability to collaborate effectively with residents, families, nursing staff, interdisciplinary team members, leadership, and external partners. A willingness to learn and develop — we're open to training the right candidate with strong clinical experience and the ability to grow into the MDS role. This position requires regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors. In order to ensure a safe work environment for residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors of the Company, and to permit unfettered communication between the employee and those residents, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors, this position requires that the employee be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level. EOE Statement WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved. 
$109,280.04 - $171,079.79 / year
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 20 - Coordinates and provides care for a group of patients spanning all age groups and cultures for a designated time frame using therapeutic means, the laboratory process, the environment/instrumentation and other health care team members while assuming responsibility and accountability for these patients; responsibilities are to provide patient care in an ambulatory care setting under the clinical supervision of a physician or MD within the guidelines of nursing process and nurse practitioner protocols as outlined in Patient Care Guidelines for Nurse Practitioners. Report to: Medical Director and Practice Manager (Administratively) Manages: N/A Coordinates Assignments, Workflow, and Activities/Provides for Guidance: Medical Assistant Required Skills/Qualifications/Training/Experience: Graduate of an accredited school, master prepared with a degree as a Nurse Practitioner Massachusetts licensure. Departmental specialized training to provide care to patients within role and successful completion of SMH orientation program Preferred Skills/Qualifications/Training/Experience: Command of verbal and written English Operation of clinical equipment demonstrates clinical competence, Positive interpersonal communication skills and good organizational skills Three to five years medical office experience Educational Requirements: Master in Science in Nursing/Nurse Practitioner License/Certification: CPR certification. MA NP license, DEA & Mass Controlled Substance Registration Age Specific Criteria: Ability to effectively communicate to all age levels served within the scope of the position/assigned areas. Ability to Meet Job Performance Expectations: Must have the ability to perform the essential functions of the position without posing a direct threat to the health and safety of themselves or other individuals in the workplace, with or without a reasonable accommodation. - Salary Range: $109,280.04-$171,079.79 - Salary Range Details The pay range displayed on each job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set, and education. This is not inclusive of the value Sturdy Health’s benefits package (if applicable), which includes among other benefits, healthcare/dental/vision and retirement. For annual salaries this is based on full-time employment. - Sturdy Memorial Hospital is an equal employment opportunity employer. There is no discrimination because of race, color, creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status or disability. 
