MDS Coordinator

MDS Coordinator – Leading Nursing Home in Westchester County

Facility Overview

This a progressive long term health care facility that offers integrated, comprehensive senior care services for residents in Westchester County. We are located on a beautiful 34-acre wooded campus near the Hutchinson River Pkwy and Metro North. Unlike conventional retirement communities, we provide a wide range of services including independent, assisted living, award-winning nursing home care, rehabilitation, home care and adult day care services. Ours is a vision of healing and hope upheld through care that touches on physical, emotional, mental and spiritual health. Founded in 1865, we believe that everyone we serve is family. That includes our residents, their families, staff and volunteers. Listening and understanding has ensured our success more than anything else.

Job Description

The MDS+ Scheduling Coordinator is responsible to organize, direct, and coordinate MDS 3.0 assessments and PRIs on assigned units, ensuring that all documentation meets Federal, State, and Certification guidelines and regulations. He/she is responsible for utilizing clinical expertise to examine and analyze resident-related data for compliance with treatment norms, privacy standards and reimbursement requirements. Clinical expertise must be supplemented with expertise in reimbursement methodologies and practices, the Case Mix Index (CMI), and the Minimum Data Set (MDS) The ideal incumbent will be highly reliable and detail-oriented and must be able to make independent judgments regarding the appropriateness of the professional work of others with the aim of matching the highest standard of care.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in nursing is preferred