MDS Coordinator

We are hiring an MDS Coordinator to join our dynamic care team at Beacon Brook in Naugatuck!

Working with our team and residents will give you purpose in your professional and personal life.

Here at Athena Health Care Systems, our employees are the heart of our organization, and we take immense pride in their dedication. We are not only committed to delivering high-quality care and customer service to our patients and their families, but we also aspire to be the employer of choice. We strive to create a workplace where your skills and talents are nurtured to allow you to grow within the company.

As the MDS Coordinator, you plan, organize, and direct the MDS process in accordance with federal and state standards, guidelines, and regulation that govern our facility.

Experience & Education:

• Must possess a current, unencumbered license to practice as an RN in this state.
• Must possess, as a minimum, a Nursing Degree from an accredited school of nursing, college or university, RN preferred
• Must be able to coordinate MDS systems, resident assessment and care plans for each resident timely.
• Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long term care.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Coordination of MDS process.
• Oversees ADL training for facility and staff.
• Identifies data integrity weaknesses in medical records and communicates findings.
• Complete and transmit all CMS approved item sets (MDS)
• Attendance at RCCs to lead discussion (OBRA only)
• Attend morning report, maintain communication and rehab services, nursing staff and others to keep abreast of resident condition change.
• Complies with facility privacy policies and procedures and protects residents’ individual health information.
• Issues and delivers Medicare BN (denial letters) per CMS regulation.
• Maintains adequate systems to ensure appropriate document (i.e., MD certs, IDT program, insurance authorization)
• Oversees scheduling of MDA and Care Conference.
• CP review- Annual, sig chg, Qtrly*
• *Care Plan review includes reviewing existing care plans provided by unit nurses on admission through the assessment period. Adding care plans for those additional issues triggered through the RAI process. Episodic care plans are added by the unit nurse at the time of the event. Episodes include an event that would alter the current care plan of the resident.

Specific Requirements:

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such actions.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
• Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long term care.
• Must be knowledgeable in the privacy rule, comply with facility’s privacy practices, train staff in the same and provide additional training if changes are made to policies and/or there is staff non-compliance.
• Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and willingness to work harmoniously with professional and non-professional personnel.
• Must possess the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures, etc., that are necessary for providing quality care.
• Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents.
• Must be willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing nursing practices.
• Must be able to communicate effectively to appropriate personnel regarding emergency situations.
• Must possess accurate and comprehensive assessment skills to ensure standards of nursing practice.

About Athena Health Care Systems:

Beacon Brook is managed by Athena Health Care Systems. Athena Health Care Systems, headquartered in Connecticut, has been a pioneer in delivering exceptional healthcare services since its establishment in 1984. Operating nursing homes across Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island, Athena stands out as one of the premier and highly regarded providers of skilled nursing centers in Southern New England. Through our commitment to improving both the lives of our residents and the quality of our environments, we have transformed our managed facilities into thriving communities where residents enjoy an enhanced quality of life, and employees find a fulfilling and supportive work environment.

Become a vital part of our team committed to delivering exceptional care to the residents we serve.

Athena’s Benefits:

• Competitive and Weekly Pay
• Holiday and Overtime Pay for Hourly Employees
• 401(k) with Employer Match for All Team Members
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Exclusive Employer Discount Program

Available for Eligible Team Members:

• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Vacation and Personal Time
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health insurance among the lowest employee contributions in the state (Employee Contributions as low as $12.00 for singles & $39.00 for families)

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. Athena Health Care Systems and its managed centers follow federal and state mandatory guidelines regarding staff vaccinations; our vaccination policy requires all newly hired staff, regardless of position or work location, to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless they receive an approved exemption from Athena, except where prohibited by state law.