MDS Care Plan Coordinator

Apple Rehab Corporate -

As a family-owned and operated company, Apple Rehab prioritizes treating residents and staff like family. With our senior management based in our local Avon, CT office, we ensure superior care from a company deeply rooted in your community. Our leadership is not distant but right in your backyard, offering a supportive and collaborative environment.

Please note:

Candidates without prior experience in MDS (minimum data set) will not be considered for this position.

MDS Care Plan Coordinator leads the MDS department, assists in coordinating discharge planning as well as assessing short term residents. The ideal candidate will possess skills to maximize reimbursement as well as ensure Medicare compliance. The MDS Care Plan Coordinator may be responsible for managing short term managed care cases.

The MDS Care Plan Coordinator gathers information, assesses needs, establishes reasonable goals, provides interventions and incorporates within an organized, concise, functional care plan. Coordinates completion of comprehensive assessment by interdisciplinary team and includes recommendations in the written care plan for each resident. Each plan must identify all relevant issues for the care of the resident as well as the goals to be accomplished for each problem or need identified.

Works together with care planning team to implement final plans. Encourages the resident and his/her “responsible parties” to participate in the development and review of care plans. Care plans must focus on assisting residents to reach their highest practicable level of well being.

The MDS Care Plan Coordinator ensures that all nursing personnel are aware of the care plan for each resident and that care plans are used in providing daily nursing services. Reviews nurses’ notes and monitors the resident to ensure the care plans are being followed and if each residents’ needs are being met. Assesses, reviews and revises care plans as required.

Plans, schedules and conducts weekly care plan meetings for all residents according to OBRA and state requirements.

Completes the MDS with utmost accuracy and insures highest level of reimbursement for facility. Complies with current CMS Mega Rule guidelines. Point Click Care experience a plus.

• Must hold a current state RN/LPN license and be a nurse in good standing.
• Must meet all applicable federal and state licensure requirements.
• Attention to detail, good follow through skills and ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Ability to instruct others.
• Must be knowledgeable of general, rehabilitative and restorative nursing and medical practices, procedures, laws, regulations and guidelines governing long term care.

• Scholarships and career development opportunities
• Generous 4 weeks of paid time off
• 7 paid holidays
• Health insurance benefits
• Short & long-term disability coverage
• Access to Call-a-Doc/24-7 MD telephone service
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life insurance coverage
• 401K retirement program
• Longevity credit for dedicated service

Join Our Compassionate Team! Embark on a fulfilling career where compassionate care meets professional growth. Apply now to become a valued member of Apple Rehab!

Note:

Benefits and requirements may vary based on employment status and hours worked. Inquire within for specific details.

Apple Rehab is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

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