MDS Coordinator (Registered Nurse/RN)
University Park Care Center•Pueblo, CO
•Onsite
About The Position
University Park Care Center has proudly earned a 5-star CMS rating for Quality Measures and is recognized as one of the Best Nursing Homes in Colorado for 2026! This role coordinates and assists with the completion and submission of accurate and timely interdisciplinary MDS Assessments, CAAs, and Care Plans according to CMS RAI Manual Regulations and in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.
Requirements
- Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited college or university
- Currently licensed/registered in applicable State.
- Must maintain an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing throughout employment.
- Two (2) years’ nursing experience.
- CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation.
- CPR certification must remain current during employment.
Nice To Haves
- Previous MDS experience
- Geriatric nursing experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and assist with completion and submission of interdisciplinary, accurate, and timely MDS Assessments, CCAs, and Care Plans according to CMS RAI Manual Regulations
- Report any changes in a patient’s condition identified by the MDS Assessment to the DON
- Provide education to direct care associates regarding updates or changes to the CMS RAI Manual or Skilled Nursing Facility Regulations that impact documentation
- Assist with review of the Interdisciplinary Comprehensive Care Plan
- Review Final Validation Reports and attest that all assessments have been completed and accepted into the CMS QIES system prior to billing and notify the Business Office when assessments are not ready to bill
- Review CMS Reports to identify assessments completed or submitted late and develop systems and processes to prevent reoccurrence
- Attend and participate in the Daily PPS Meeting, Monthly Triple Check, and other meetings upon request
- Perform functions of a staff nurse as required
- Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
- Assist in the evacuation of patients
- Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
- Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
- Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
- Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours
- Read, write, speak, and understand the English language
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
