MDS Coordinator
About The Position
The MDS Coordinator oversees resident assessments and supports accurate, compliant care planning. The role coordinates admission, annual, quarterly, Medicare, and change-of-condition assessments; ensures timely communication with nursing and other departments; and follows applicable federal and state guidelines for comprehensive assessments. The coordinator reviews MDS and care plan documentation, uses MDS software for data entry and reporting, coordinates interdisciplinary meetings, updates care plans based on assessments and resident status, and submits MDS data in accordance with reporting standards. The position also produces Quality Indicators Reports for leadership, reports ancillary services to corporate billing, and attends professional development sessions to stay current with industry standards and best practices.
Requirements
- Current nursing license in good standing.
- Experience in geriatric nursing and commitment to resident-centered care.
- Excellent assessment, documentation, and communication skills.
- Understanding of nursing home regulations and compliance requirements.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities accurately and efficiently.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate admission, annual, quarterly, Medicare, and change-of-condition assessments, including timely communication with nursing and other departments.
- Follow federal and state guidelines for comprehensive assessments (MDS).
- Review MDS and care plan files for accuracy, thoroughness, and organization.
- Maintain expertise in MDS software systems for accurate data entry and reporting.
- Attend and coordinate Medicaid, ITTM, and care plan meetings to support team communication.
- Revise care plans as needed based on current assessments and resident status.
- Generate and distribute Quality Indicators Reports to leadership to support care improvement.
- Ensure timely and accurate transmission of MDS assessments according to reporting standards.
- Attend professional development sessions to stay current with industry standards and best practices.
- Collect and report ancillary services to corporate billing for accurate processing.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- AD&D coverage
- Short-term disability coverage
- Cancer and critical illness coverage
- Whole and term life insurance policies
- Tuition reimbursement for continued education
- Paid time off
- Immediate 401(k) eligibility
- Corporate resources and support
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
