MDS OBRA Coordinator Nurse

Nurse MDS OBRA Coordinator Nurse

Saint Joseph Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is a Joint Commission, American Healthcare Association Bronze Medal Award‑winning, short‑term rehab, long term, and skilled nursing care community located in Dorchester. We are seeking a highly motivated MDS OBRA Coordinator Nurse to join our team.

The OBRA MDS Coordinator Nurse is directly responsible for coordination and completion of the Resident Assessment processes in the center. The MDS OBRA Coordinator also ensures the coordination of appropriate and optimal clinical reimbursement by applying advanced nursing clinical skills, analyzing data, educating team members, and coordinating the exchange of resident information.

This is a great opportunity for a skilled MDS coordinator! This position qualifies for the nursing sign on bonus of up to $6,000 for a full‑time RN, up to $3,000 for LPN.

• Must be a licensed nurse in Massachusetts. Registered nurse (RN) is preferred.
• Minimum MDS experience of at least two years.
• Experience with and knowledge of the Patient‑Driven Payment Model (PDPM) is required.
• Resident Assessment Coordinator certification (RAC‑CT) is preferred.
• Medicaid CMI experience highly preferred.

• Integrity, attention to detail, accuracy, time‑management skills, ability to meet deadlines, critical‑thinking skills, written and verbal communication skills, care plan development skills, and problem‑solving skills.

• Promote the capturing of appropriate clinical reimbursement for services provided while ensuring the highest level of revenue integrity.
• Be highly involved in determining skilled level of care for Medicare and/or Medicare Advantage payer residents and procuring required Medicare‑specific documentation; responsible for physician certification of a skilled level of care throughout the Medicare stay; involved in making eligibility determinations and obtaining stay authorizations as needed.
• Work closely with physicians to obtain accurate and complete documentation to support ICD‑10‑CM diagnosis coding.
• Audit and improve staff education/competency as needed to ensure accurate and timely completion of supporting clinical documentation.

• Weekly pay – every Thursday.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
• A comprehensive benefit package including generous vacation, holiday pay, health, dental, vision insurance with employer contribution and reimbursement.
• Voluntary health benefits that can be purchased at discounted prices.
• 100% employer‑paid life, accidental death and dismemberment, and long‑term disability insurance.
• Monthly employee recognition program.
• Free onsite parking directly located at the facility.
• Employee referral bonuses.

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