MDS Coordinator​/Case Mix Nurse

About Us

Dexter Health Care is a 53‑bed full‑service Long‑Term Care and Skilled Nursing Facility that offers specialized professional levels of care and support for residents, including Short‑Stay Rehabilitation, Skilled Nursing Care, and Long‑Term Care services. Our experienced, thoughtful and professional staff follow evidence‑based clinical best practices designed to promote health and safety and are committed to delivering the highest level of care.

Dexter Health Care is owned by First Atlantic Healthcare and continues the long reputation for excellence in Long‑Term Care.

As part of a high‑functioning leadership and care team, you will conduct and coordinate the development and completion of the resident assessment in accordance with state and federal regulations and facility policies and goals. Reports to the Director of Nursing.

Our employees are expected to promote an atmosphere of teamwork with other employees and hospitality and comfort for its residents. Therefore, the following list of duties is not all‑inclusive:

• Assess/oversee assessment of all residents through the RAI process and ensure coding accuracy, capturing needs and level of assistance, in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines.
• Review all care plans on a regular basis for accuracy, appropriateness, and case‑mix validity.
• Oversee and/or complete care plans for all residents following standard nursing practice, including nursing restorative plans.
• Establish documentation approaches and instruct nursing and ancillary staff to document properly.
• Communicate MDS due dates so that interdisciplinary team members complete their portions appropriately and on time.
• Instruct all disciplines in proper procedures, completion of MDS items, and CAAs, Care Mix payment and Quality Indicators.

• MDS and ICD‑10 coding experience preferred; RAC‑CT certification preferred.
• Current, active Maine RN licensure or current active Maine Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
• Strong nursing clinical assessment, care planning, and delivery of care skills, with a long‑term care population experience.

• Working knowledge of geriatric health care needs.
• Clear and effective communication skills.
• Knowledge of federal and state regulations pertaining to long‑term care and the resident assessment process.
• Understanding of Medicare and Maine Care regulations, as well as the application of the State Operations Manual and Principles of Reimbursement.
• Knowledge of MDS manual and updates;
  Quality Indicator System.
• Strong computer literacy. Experience with and ability to document within electronic medical records.
• Ability to work and communicate tactfully with residents, staff, administration, families, physicians, ancillary services, allied health care professionals, surveyors, regulators, other business contacts, the public and the community.
• Microsoft Office (Excel, Word).

• Tuition reimbursement, student loan forgiveness and education support to grow your career.
• Full‑time employees have access to full benefits: medical, dental, vision and disability.
• Employer‑paid life insurance.
• Flexible Savings Account including medical, dependent and limited.
• Paid Time Off available to all employees.
• 401(k) retirement savings program with employer contribution.
• A work environment that allows you to be a confident and supportive leader.

All job offers are contingent upon receiving excellent references and passing the Maine State Background Check.