MDS Coordinator RN - Lakewood Long Term Care - (Mon-Fri, 8a-4:30p)

University Health•Lakewood, CO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The LTC MDS Coordinator RN Supervisor leads and manages the MDS and care planning process to ensure high-quality, compliant care for long-term care residents. This role coordinates interdisciplinary teams, oversees assessments, and ensures accurate documentation in alignment with CMS and state regulations. If you’re detail-driven, clinically strong, and thrive in a leadership role, this position offers the opportunity to make a direct impact on resident outcomes and quality of care. What You’ll Do Complete and oversee comprehensive MDS assessments, including PDPM scheduling and all required screenings Develop and maintain individualized care plans with measurable goals Coordinate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure timely and accurate completion of MDS/CAAs and care plans Lead and facilitate care plan and Medicare meetings, including scheduling and communication Maintain accurate documentation, charting, and submission of MDS data to state agencies Monitor changes in resident condition (weight, falls, medications, infections) and communicate concerns Support discharge planning and continuity of care Participate in leadership duties including staffing, performance management, and team support Ensure compliance with safety standards, regulatory requirements, and quality improvement initiatives Provide supervision and direct care support as needed, including on-call responsibilities

Requirements

Registered Nursing degree from an accredited college or university
Current RN license in the state of Missouri
Three (3) years of direct care experience, including one (1) year in long-term care with strong clinical assessment and care planning skills
Knowledge of nursing standards, long-term care regulations, CMS guidelines, MDS/CAAs, and PDPM
Ability to develop, maintain, and audit care plans, MDS records, and resident documentation
Ability to support quality outcomes and regulatory compliance
Strong decision-making, problem-solving, and multitasking skills
Experience organizing healthcare meetings and coordinating interdisciplinary teams
Proficiency with computer systems used for MDS and care plan documentation

Responsibilities

Complete and oversee comprehensive MDS assessments, including PDPM scheduling and all required screenings
Develop and maintain individualized care plans with measurable goals
Coordinate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure timely and accurate completion of MDS/CAAs and care plans
Lead and facilitate care plan and Medicare meetings, including scheduling and communication
Maintain accurate documentation, charting, and submission of MDS data to state agencies
Monitor changes in resident condition (weight, falls, medications, infections) and communicate concerns
Support discharge planning and continuity of care
Participate in leadership duties including staffing, performance management, and team support
Ensure compliance with safety standards, regulatory requirements, and quality improvement initiatives
Provide supervision and direct care support as needed, including on-call responsibilities