MDS Coordinator - Full Time - The New Jewish Home

The New Jewish Home ,Sarah Neuman campus in Westchester is currently seeking a Full Time RAUM MDS Coordinator to join their team! This position has an incentive bonus of          $ 5000.

This position can be either of the following:

o   Full Time on site

o   Hybrid 2 days remote / 3 days on site

o   Full Time Condensed work week (work longer hours 4 days with one day off)

Seeking experienced RN, open to provide training on MDS.  

Job Summary

Responsible for accurate and thorough completion of the Minimum Data Set (MDS), in accordance with the current federal and state regulations and guidelines, Sarah Neuman (SRN) policies and procedures and good standards of practice. Assists the Director of Clinical Reimbursement with the effective and efficient operation of RAUM Department and covers the Director of Clinical Reimbursement in his/her absence. Utilizes critical thinking and collaborates with other members of the interdisciplinary team to capture the right CMI which reflects the care and services provided.

Job Duties (include but not limited to):

• Ensures appropriate scheduling and completion of the MDS required for compliance with OBRA regulations and as required by the insurance, in accordance with the current federal and state regulations and guidelines.
• Ensures that documentation supports the coding of the items in the MDS.
• Demonstrates understanding of MDS requirements related to various payers including Medicare, Managed Care, Commercial Plans and Medicaid.
• Ensures that documentation supports Medicare eligibility and documentation optimizes reimbursement, compliance with documents required for Medicare coverage: Medicare Certification and Recertification, Medicare documentation, issuance of NOMNC on a timely manner.
• Demonstrates ability to conduct huddles with other members of the interdisciplinary team to all residents admitted/readmitted under Medicare A coverage.
• Utilizes critical thinking skills and collaborates with rehab and nursing to capture the Medicaid case mix which reflects the care and services provided.

Job Requirements:

• Demonstrates excellent interpersonal and organizational skills with RAUM staff and with staff in other disciplines (Interdisciplinary Team).
• Experience with computer software programs of the facility (Microsoft Office, Netsmart/ My Unity, Rehab Optima, Forcura, Livanta App, etc.) and has the ability to learn other software, as needed.
• New York State Registered Nurse (RN) license required.
• MDS training and experience.
• Minimum of five years of clinical experience and experience in long-term setting.
• College degree (BSN) preferred.

The TNJH provides a comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package, with a variety of physical health, retirement and savings, caregiving, emotional wellbeing, transportation, and other benefits to best fit the needs and personal situations of our diverse workforce. TNJH is also excited to announce it’s partnership with RAIN, which allows employees to access a portion of their paycheck before payday!