MDS Coordinator

About the role

We’re seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented MDS Coordinator to join our growing team. This role is essential to ensuring accurate assessments, compliance with state and federal regulations, and optimal care planning for our residents.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Resident Assessments: Oversee admission, annual, quarterly, Medicare, and change-of-condition assessments, while ensuring timely communication with nursing and other departments.
• Ensure Regulatory Compliance: Follow all Federal and State guidelines for comprehensive assessments (MDS).
• Monitor Documentation: Review MDS and care plan files for accuracy, thoroughness, and organization.
• Utilize MDS Software: Maintain expertise in software systems to ensure correct data entry and reporting.
• Lead Interdisciplinary Meetings: Attend and coordinate Medicaid, ITTM, and care plan meetings for smooth team communication.
• Update Care Plans: Adjust and revise care plans as needed based on current assessments and resident status.
• Provide Quality Reporting: Generate and distribute Quality Indicators Reports to leadership to support care improvement.
• Submit MDS Data: Ensure timely and accurate transmission of MDS assessments per reporting standards.
• Stay Current: Attend professional development sessions to keep up with industry standards and best practices.
• Oversee Ancillary Data: Collect and report ancillary services to corporate billing for accurate processing.

Requirements

• Holds a current Nursing License in good standing.
• Experience in geriatric nursing and a commitment to resident-centered care.
• Excellent assessment, documentation, and communication skills.
• Understanding of nursing home regulations and compliance requirements.
• Ability to work both independently and within a team.
• Effective management of multiple priorities with accuracy and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Current Nursing License.

Skills

• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Proficiency in MDS software.
• Interpersonal and communication skills.
• Knowledge of nursing home regulations and compliance.

Benefits (Full-Time)

• Comprehensive Benefits: Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Extra Protection: AD&D, Short-Term Disability, Cancer, Critical Illness, and more
• Life Insurance: Whole and Term Policies
• Professional Growth: Tuition Reimbursement for continued education
• Time to Recharge: Paid Time Off
• Retirement Planning: Immediate 401(k) eligibility
• Unwavering Support: Exceptional corporate resources

Pay

Negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Full-time position.