**Employment Type:** Full time **Shift:** Day Shift **Description:** Our Nursing team at Schuyler Ridge is seeking a full-time MDS Specialist for our 120-bed Skilled Nursing facility in Clifton Park, NY! At Schuyler Ridge, our goal is to provide the highest possible quality of life to residents with Alzheimer's disease and other types of memory loss. We want to be sure that every day is filled with moments that matter - moments of genuine pleasure, moments of genuine purpose and moments of genuine peace. As a member of our caring, compassionate health care team the RN MDS Specialist/Coordinator will enjoy: + Tuition assistance + Hourly position - eligible for great shift differentials + Multiple units providing long term care, memory care and/or med surg rehabilitation care + Non-direct care role, but still get to be around residents + Great co-workers + Supportive work environment and thorough orientation + Friendly and welcoming work atmosphere + Easy commute from Troy, East Greenbush, Colonie and Latham + Shadow experiences for those interested in getting additional insight on this rewarding opportunity The RN MDS Coordinator will be responsible for, but not limited to: + Oversee all aspects of Medicare requirements and MFD coordination + Responsible for ensuring that the MDS is submitted timely and accurately reflects the services provided + Work with others to coordinate communication among all clinical staff + Coordinates Medicare PDPM, PPS and OBRA care plan schedules for the facility + Work collaboratively with facility MDS RN Specialist and SPHP MDS Team + Responsible for ensuring completion of required documentation for Medicare residents (admission through discharge) + Monitor MDS data and other documentation for accuracy + Participate in determining Medicare Part A eligibility and other MDS considerations + Act as a MDS/PPS resource to the interdisciplinary team + Performs electronic submission of the facility-wide MDS information timely to the state of New York + Actively participates in resident care planning providing CAAs reports to the nurse managers in database, coordinating with medical records for updating face sheets + Enters and maintains residents' ICD-10 code **Minimum Requirements:** + Valid NYS RN license + Associate's degree in nursing + Current CPR and BLS or achieve with onsite training + MDS Certification or must achieve within designated time period with the site's assistance in obtaining **Preferred Requirements:** + Bachelor's degree in nursing + RAC-CT Certification preferred + 2+ years of experience as a RN in a skilled nursing facility or 5 + years in a direct care role (LPN, C.N.A) + 3+ years of experience as a MDS coordinator Pay Range:$34.50 - $48.45 _Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location._ **Our Commitment** Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions. Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity. EOE including disability/veteran