MDS Cooridinator

PACS

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About The Position

At Norwood Towers Post-Acute, the MDS Coordinator is the strategic engine of our clinical operations. We are looking for a meticulous Registered Nurse who views the RAI process not just as paperwork, but as a vital tool for resident advocacy and facility excellence. You will lead our interdisciplinary team to ensure that every resident’s clinical story is told accurately, ethically, and timely.

Key Impact Areas

Clinical Accuracy: Lead the completion of MDS assessments and CAAs, ensuring that resident documentation reflects the high level of care provided.

Regulatory Leadership: Maintain a "survey-ready" environment by ensuring total compliance with CMS and Ohio state guidelines.

Collaborative Care: Facilitate interdisciplinary care plans and conferences, acting as the bridge between nursing, therapy, social services, and families.

Reimbursement Integrity: Safeguard the facility’s financial health by ensuring MDS submissions accurately support Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement.

Staff Mentorship: Serve as the subject matter expert, providing education to the floor staff on documentation standards and MDS requirements.

We pride ourselves on being an EOE/M/F/D/V and maintaining a Drug-Free and Smoke-Free Workplace. Join a team where your clinical expertise is respected and your attention to detail is rewarded. PACS is revolutionizing the delivery and leadership of post-acute healthcare and support services across the country. Originally founded in 2013, the organization now consists of hundreds of independent operating subsidiaries, as well as ancillary and support services. We bring a proven model of mission-driven care that balances access to a national network of support and resources with local decision making. In addition, PACS helps connect exceptional people with premier healthcare careers across the country. We focus on finding innovative and effective team members based on their qualifications, experience, geographic preferences, and personality fit with the existing facility staff and culture. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applicants of every race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and any other protected characteristic. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Ohio.
• At least 1 year of dedicated MDS Coordinator experience in a Skilled Nursing (SNF) or Long-Term Care setting.
• High proficiency with EHR systems (PointClickCare or Epic preferred).
• An analytical approach to clinical details and the ability to navigate sensitive situations with professionalism and empathy.

Responsibilities

• Lead the completion of MDS assessments and CAAs, ensuring that resident documentation reflects the high level of care provided.
• Maintain a "survey-ready" environment by ensuring total compliance with CMS and Ohio state guidelines.
• Facilitate interdisciplinary care plans and conferences, acting as the bridge between nursing, therapy, social services, and families.
• Safeguard the facility’s financial health by ensuring MDS submissions accurately support Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement.
• Serve as the subject matter expert, providing education to the floor staff on documentation standards and MDS requirements.

Benefits

• Vacation and Sick Time accrual starts from your date of hire.
• Robust Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance options.
• 401(k) retirement plan and Company-Paid Life Insurance (with options for additional purchase).
• Short-Term Disability, Accident, and Critical Illness Insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) to help manage out-of-pocket costs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed