MDS Coordinator RN

MDS Coordinator RN Duties and Responsibilities

• Cook up the completion of each resident’s MDS in compliance with all State and Federal requirements, maintaining supporting clinical record documentation.
• Coordinate and facilitate the care planning process, ensuring interdisciplinary team involvement and resident/family participation.
• Ensure that MDS’s are completed in a timely manner.
• Cook up and/or assist with weekly interdisciplinary care conferences and Medicare meetings.
• Assign and enter appropriate ICD-10 diagnosis codes in accordance with physician documentation and clinical guidelines to ensure compliance and accurate reimbursement.
• Monitor for changes in resident condition and initiate appropriate assessments as required.
• Review and assess all resident information (including hospital records) to accurately complete MDS scoring.
• Participate in the Triple Check process to review Medicare claims prior to billing, ensuring all clinical documentation, MDS coding, and billing information align for compliance and accuracy.
• Educate staff regarding accurate documentation practices related to MDS sections (E.G. ADLs, mood behavior, functional status).
• Participate in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) initiatives related to resident care and documentation.
• Stay updated on current regulations, policies, and practices related to long-term care reimbursement and MDS processes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

MDS Coordinator RN Skills and Abilities

• Working knowledge of the MDS assessment cycle and assessment information necessary for billing Medicare, Medicaid, HMO, and VA.
• Experience using computer systems and software including proficiency in Microsoft Office Word and an email system.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, organizational, and project management skills.
• Ability to work with all levels of employees.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Demonstrable ability to be a productive member of project team.

MDS Coordinator RN Education and Experience

• Current CPR Certification required.
• Possesses a current RN license to practice in the State as an RN.
• Skilled Nursing facility experience as an MDS Nurse preferred.

Villa Healthcare Full-Time Benefits

• Daily Pay & Competitive Compensation
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical Insurance
• Dental, Vision, and Disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Access to Villa Perks, an Employee Discount Program
• Innovative Training Programs
• Opportunity for Growth and Advancement
• Up to $225/month temporary incentive for food, gas, childcare, and medical bills
• Paid Time Off
• And much more!

Why Villa?

• At Villa Healthcare, making people better is at the heart of everything we do—and that starts with our team.
• We don’t just provide care, we create moments of connection, dignity, and compassion that matter.
• “We never settle” isn’t just our motto—it’s our mindset.
• We push beyond the expected to uplift the lives of our guests, their families, and each other.
• Our people bring skill, heart, and purpose to their work, and in return, we offer support, growth, and a sense of belonging.
• When you join Villa, you’re not just joining a workplace—you’re becoming part of a mission that changes lives, including your own.

SHARED CODE OF CONDUCT

• Becoming a member of the Villa Team includes upholding Villa’s B.E.T.T.E.R. standards every day.
• Be Welcoming to All
• Establish a Relationship
• Trust & respect
• Teamwork
• Engage & Communicate & Recognize