MDS Coordinator​/Case Mix Nurse

About Us

A family‑owned business since 1955, purchased in partnership by Eastern Maine Health Systems and First Atlantic Healthcare in 2013, Hibbard Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center has offered quality care to the elderly in Dover‑Foxcroft, Maine and surrounding area communities. We have become well known for that care and we continue that tradition with pride. Since 1972, we have been in our modern 93‑bed facility on the Guilford Road in Dover‑Foxcroft, and have been providing the utmost in quality care services since.

Under the ownership of First Atlantic Healthcare, Hibbard Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation follows in First Atlantic’s long‑standing reputation for excellence in long‑term care.

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

• 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 according to standard nursing practice, including nursing restorative plans.
• Establish documentation approaches and instruct nursing and ancillary staff to document properly.
• Communicate MDS due date 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.

• 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.
• Knowledge of Medicare and Maine Care regulations, as well as the application of the State Operations Manual and principles of reimbursement.
• Knowledge of the MDS manual, updates, and quality indicator system.
• Strong computer literacy; experience documenting within electronic medical records.
• Ability to work and communicate tactfully with residents, staff, administration, families, physicians, ancillary services, allied health professionals, surveyors, regulators, other business contacts, the public, and the community.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word).

We encourage a work‑life balance by offering flexible schedules, education and growth opportunities, and more.

• Tuition reimbursement, student loan forgiveness, and education support to grow your career with us.
• 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 contributions.
• Paid time off available to all employees.
• 401(k) retirement savings program with employer contribution.
• 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.