CarePoint Health is one of New Jersey’s leading health care systems comprised of three long-standing and highly-regarded hospitals – Christ Hospital in Jersey City, Hoboken University Medical Center and Bayonne Medical Center. CarePoint united three area hospitals to provide 360-degree-coordinated care by integrating the medical facilities and physician networks associated with these institutions. With over 4,500 employees, CarePoint is the largest private employer in Hudson County, New Jersey and each year provides care to over 300,000 individuals.

CarePoint prides itself on its patient-focused approach to care delivery, with an emphasis on preventative medicine, health education, and disease management. Leveraging its vast network of physicians and healthcare experts, CarePoint is quickly becoming recognized as a leader in the broader healthcare landscape as it pioneers creative solutions to address urgent population health needs.

MAIN FUNCTIONS: Understands the concept of medicare billing and RUGS III; Proficient in completing the MDS; Responsible for completing, assigning, and overseeing MDS for timeliness and accuracy; Proficient in automatic transmission of MDS to NJ Department of Health. Participates in case management meetings; Sets assessment reference dates; Evaluates all rehab and nursing care documentation; Communicates with admissions, billing, unit personnel, physicians, and resident to collect necessary information; Contacts outside facilities as necessary; Sends RUG scores to billing office for billing purposes.

EDUCATION: Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.

EXPERIENCE:3 years experience in a skilled nursing sub-acute care facility with at least one year experience with MDS                                  processing and completion.

LICENSURE/QUALIFICATIONS: Current license to practice professional nursing in New Jersey; Completes I.V. certification course                       as Hospital policy; Completes CPR certification course as per Hospital policy; R.N. Completes Phlebotomy Certification as per Hospital policy.

Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k with Company match
• Generous paid time off
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Advancement and career development opportunities

CarePoint Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.