MDS Coordinator - on-site - LPN or RN

About the Role

The MDS Coordinator (Minimum Data Set Coordinator) is the primary point of contact for the review and coordination of patient care plans to promote quality care and services to residents. This role works with other nursing department colleagues to ensure that patient care is coordinated and communicated effectively with the clinical team. MDS coordinators determine health status, care plans, and procedures for intake of residents according to state and federal standards. The successful candidate will possess a strong understanding of healthcare regulations and have experience in clinical assessment and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Review resident care plans for appropriate goals, problems, approaches, and revisions based on nursing needs.
• Ensure all personnel involved in providing care to the residents are aware of care plans.
• Schedule and facilitate care plan conferences.
• Monitor and guide the completion of PPS and OBRA assessments.
• Ensure accuracy of clinical assessments and documentation.
• Ensure legal compliance with all state and federal guidelines, including following MDS processes.
• Manage the utilization review (UR) process.
• Oversee the MAR's treatment, flow sheets, and physician's orders.
• Chart nurses' notes in an informative and descriptive manner that reflects the care provided and resident response.
• Coordinate with other departments to ensure consistency in resident care.
• Participate in facility surveys by authorized government agencies.
• Report findings and make recommendations to management.
• Support the Administrator and Director of Nursing of the facility.

Requirements

• Nursing degree from an accredited college or university.
• Maintain a current, unencumbered, active nursing license in the state, in accordance with state and federal regulatory requirements.
• Oregon: RN is required.
• Washington: RN is preferred.
• MDS certification preferred.
• Knowledge and experience in the RAI process, CAAs, RUG categories, and MDS 3.0.
• Knowledge of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as applicable laws, regulations, and guidelines.
• Experience with electronic medical records and computer documentation systems.

Benefits

• Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans with low individual and family deductibles.
• 401(k) Plan: Eligibility after 90 days with employer matching.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Up to 4 weeks PTO per year, 6 holidays, and accrued sick leave.
• EAP Canopy with unlimited telehealth mental health visits.
• Continuing Education and Higher Education Reimbursement.
• Generous employee referral bonus program.
• Flexible Spending Accounts & CERA: Medical FSA, Dependent Care FSA, and Commuter Expense Reimbursement Account.
• Professional Development opportunities within the company.
• Voluntary Benefits: Life insurance, disability coverage, supplemental hospital, accident and critical illness coverage, legal services, pet insurance, discount programs, and more.

Schedule

Full‑time, on‑site (not remote). Monday – Friday.

Location

Avamere Transitional Care of Puget Sound – 630 S. Pearl St, Tacoma, WA.