Don't just take a JOB, start a CAREER with Heritage Ministries and change lives forever. Caring is our calling and the team at Heritage Ministries goes above and beyond this to ensure that the Heritage experience is award-winning for each and every one of our residents. We strive to provide Hope, Dignity, and Purposeful Living in all that we do.

Heritage Ministries is in growth mode and currently seeking a MDS Coordinator (RN) to join our team! The MDS Coordinator (RN) isresponsible for the coordination and completion of necessary functions to assure Medicare and other payer’s requirements are maintained in regards to clinical assessment and documentation. The MDS Coordinator will act as a coordinator of MDS, Medicare, and Restorative Nursing functions. This individual will work in conjunction with the Management Company’s Clinical Reimbursement Case Manager, acting as a liaison to finance/billing, and assisting as defined within in Nursing Department functions. You will find meaningful work in this role with the opportunity to collaborate and make a positive impact every day! Apply now!

Responsibilities:

• Is responsible to maintain appropriate Medicare Management via regular quality assurance to assess appropriate setting of ARD’s, assure therapy and clinical service capture, audit for direct care documentation of ADL’s, and clinical/nursing documentation of daily skilled needs.
• Is responsible to track benefit periods and skilled needs as well as establish spells of illness and maintain communication with Clinical Reimbursement Case Manager/ Billing Department regarding benefits.
• Coordinates Sub-Acute Rehab/ Medicare A meetings, acts as moderator, and provides on-going input regarding resident’s coverage.
• Will assist the Nursing Department in Case Mix leadership initiatives and will assist in identifying appropriate opportunities to report resident acuities via the MDS and assure that all scheduling and completion adhere to strict timing guidelines.

Benefits:

• Paid time off (on an accrual basis)
• Paid holidays (premium pay if scheduled to work the holiday)
• Paid sick time (New York)
• 401k (Employer matched)
• Employer contributed Medical, Dental, and vision insurance
• Employer paid life insurance
• Paid training opportunities
• Education Assistance plans
• Employee pharmacy program
• Special employee recognition and giveaways

Qualifications:

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in good standing in New York State. Maintenance of licensure requirements required.
• BSN Preferred
• Long term care experience preferred
• Knowledge of MDS and Medicare regulations

If you have a passion for service, work life balance, and enjoy working with others, we want to speak with you! Apply now!

*A full written job description is available upon request