MDS Coordinator

Polaris Rehabilitation and Care Center•Cheyenne, WY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Polaris Rehabilitation & Care Center is seeking an organized, detail-oriented MDS Coordinator (RN/LPN) to support resident assessments, reimbursement accuracy, regulatory compliance, and quality outcomes. The position coordinates accurate and timely completion and submission of Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments under applicable federal and state requirements. It works with Nursing, Therapy, Social Services, Dietary, Activities, and facility leadership to ensure assessments reflect residents’ clinical conditions, functional abilities, services, and individualized care needs. The role also supports Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM) reimbursement, Medicare documentation, resident care planning, quality measures, and survey readiness. The MDS Coordinator reviews records and assessment schedules, coordinates interdisciplinary input, identifies documentation discrepancies, supports accurate coding and reimbursement practices, and helps maintain regulatory compliance. The position also provides education and guidance to nursing employees and promotes resident dignity, independence, privacy, and person-centered care.

Requirements

Active Wyoming Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in good standing, or other applicable authorization to practice nursing in Wyoming.
Graduate of an approved nursing program.
Strong clinical assessment skills and organizational abilities.
RN-specific assessment responsibilities must be completed by an appropriately qualified RN in accordance with applicable requirements.

Nice To Haves

Previous MDS coordination or skilled nursing assessment experience is strongly preferred.
Knowledge of the MDS 3.0 assessment process and RAI Manual is preferred.
Understanding of Medicare Part A, PDPM, and skilled nursing reimbursement is preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate comprehensive and noncomprehensive MDS assessments in accordance with applicable requirements.
Maintain accurate assessment schedules and ensure assessments are completed and submitted within required timeframes.
Review resident clinical information and records to support accurate MDS coding and identify documentation discrepancies requiring follow-up.
Coordinate assessment information with Nursing, Therapy, Social Services, Dietary, Activities, and other interdisciplinary team members.
Maintain accurate assessment records and supporting documentation.
Support accurate Medicare Part A assessments and PDPM classification by reviewing clinical documentation, diagnoses, conditions, services, and skilled-service records.
Monitor assessment reference dates and required Medicare assessment schedules; communicate reimbursement-related documentation concerns to appropriate leadership.
Participate in developing and reviewing individualized resident care plans and ensure MDS findings are incorporated into care planning.
Monitor MDS-related quality measures and support appropriate quality-improvement interventions.
Maintain knowledge of MDS requirements, the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) Manual, and relevant CMS guidance; assist with ongoing assessment and documentation compliance and survey readiness.
Serve as a resource to nursing employees and provide education and guidance on MDS documentation and assessment requirements.
Promote effective communication between clinical departments and maintain professional knowledge through ongoing education and training.
Treat residents with dignity, compassion, patience, and respect; promote independence, choice, and person-centered care; protect privacy and confidentiality; and maintain accurate, ethical clinical documentation.