Job Information
Trinity Health RN MDS Coordinator ( Long Term Care ) in West Hartford, Connecticut
Employment Type:
Full time
Shift:
Day Shift
Description:
**applications without prior MDS experience will not be reviewed for this position.
Join Us in Revolutionizing Senior Care!
Are you an experienced MDS Nurse looking to make a meaningful impact? At Saint Mary Home, we're committed to delivering exceptional care to our residents, and we need a dedicated MDS Coordinator to help us achieve that goal.
What to Expect as an MDS Coordinator at Saint Mary Home
Under the direction of the Director of Nursing or Designee, the MDS Coordinator will lead and coordinate the development and completion of comprehensive resident assessments in accordance with state regulations, OBRA guidelines, and the goals of our facility. You'll play a pivotal role in ensuring accurate case mix and payment determinations (PPDM) through meticulous attention to detail and adherence to established procedures.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Must possess a Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university or be a graduate of an approved RN program.
Must hold a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a Registered Nurse in this state.
Extensive knowledge of nursing and medical practices, as well as relevant laws, regulations, and guidelines for long-term care. Familiarity with OBRA and case mix systems is crucial.
Must possess and maintain current CPR Certification. AANAC Certification is required or must be obtained within 6 months of hire.
Prior experience with MDS is mandatory, with a strong emphasis on OBRA assessments and PPDM/case mix management.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.
Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.
EOE including disability/veteran