MDS - Nurse Assessment Coordinator (RN)
Company: Shady Knoll Center for Health & Rehabilitation
Location: Bridgeport
Posted on: January 3, 2026
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Job Description:
-: A Great Place to Work Shady Knoll Center for Health &
Rehabilitation 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! -: $2500 sign on bonus What You'll Do: As an MDS Coordinator
/ Nurse Assessment Coordinator, you will complete and assure 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 expense
associated with a potential admission Participate in admitting
prospective residents by assessing their nursing needs and
determining appropriate clinical reimbursement levels Complete and
assure 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 to 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 Shady Knoll family will enjoy: Competitive compensation
and benefits package including a 10% defined contribution
retirement plan 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 -: What You'll Bring:
Qualifications of a MDS Coordinator / Nurse Assessment Coordinator
include: Valid 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.
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