MDS - Nurse Assessment Coordinator (RN)

A Great Place to Work

The Pines at Utica is a proud affiliate of National Health Care Associates. As a Certified Great Place to Work, we think that you are going to love it here. Your work will be meaningful to you. You will make a genuine difference in the lives of our aging guests and the families that love them. You will enjoy lasting bonds with the families you meet and with the teams you work on. And if you desire, you will experience real career growth where your expertise and dedication is valued and appreciated. We invite you to join our team!

Location: 1800 Butterfield Avenue, Utica, New York, 13501

Pay Rate: $35-$45/hour (equivalent to $72,800-$93,600/year)

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 4:30 PM

HYBRID POSITION

What You'll Do:

As an MDS Coordinator / Nurse Assessment Coordinator , you will complete and ensure the accuracy of Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments for all residents. The MDS Coordinator / Nurse Assessment Coordinator contributes to personalized resident care plans and ensures the capture of clinical reimbursement for services provided.

Key Responsibilities:

• Determine Patient Driven Payment Method (PDPM) and expenses associated with a potential admission
• Participate in admitting prospective residents by assessing their nursing needs and determining appropriate clinical reimbursement levels
• Complete and ensure the accuracy of the MDS process for all residents
• Monitor Case Mix Index (CMI) scores, looking for potential risks and/or changes that may affect reimbursement
• Ensure the highest level of revenue integrity and compliance with all state and federal regulations for MDS completion and coding conventions
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure accurate data collection for assessments
• Provide insights and ongoing education to facility staff and leaders

If you are passionate about ensuring exceptional resident care through accurate, detailed assessments and documentation, consider this exceptional opportunity. Join our team as an MDS Coordinator / Nurse Assessment Coordinator in an organization where your expertise and dedication are valued and appreciated.

What We Offer

As an affiliate of National Health Care, our Utica team enjoys:

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Comprehensive training and mentorship
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• The chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents

Rate of Pay

USD $35.00 - USD $45.00 /Hr.

What You'll Bring:

Qualifications of a MDS Coordinator / Nurse Assessment Coordinator include:

• Valid New York State RN nursing license
• Advanced degree or certification preferred
• Direct care in a long‑term care setting, MDS Coordinator, Clinical Reimbursement Specialist, or Nurse Assessment Coordinator experience preferred
• Knowledge of state and federal regulations governing the MDS, Electronic Medical Record (EMR), PDP, MDS 3.0, Medicaid and Medicare requirements helpful
• Interest in the nursing needs of the aged and the chronically ill with the ability to work with both
• Deadline-driven, detail‑oriented individual with strong organizational skills, analytical capabilities, and the ability to make decisions independently
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal abilities
• Ability to work effectively and influence others in a multidisciplinary team environment

We Hire for Heart!

National Health Care Associates (National) is proud to be a family‑run organization since 1984. Like family, each of National’s centers are unique but share common values: Kindness, Service, Compassion and Excellence. Today, our centers include more than 40 premier providers of short‑term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and post‑hospital care including several named “Best Of” by US News & World Report. When you join the team at a National center, you join a team that provides life‑changing care to thousands of patients, residents, and families in a Great Place to Work Certified environment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status.