MDS Coordinator

Polaris Rehabilitation & Care Center | Cheyenne, Wyoming

We are seeking a knowledgeable, organized, and detail-oriented MDS Coordinator (RN/LPN) to support resident assessments, reimbursement accuracy, regulatory compliance, and quality outcomes.

This position provides an excellent opportunity for a nurse who enjoys combining clinical knowledge, critical thinking, documentation, and interdisciplinary teamwork to make a meaningful impact on resident care.

Supportive, team-oriented clinical environment
Opportunity to develop specialized MDS and reimbursement expertise
Work closely with nursing leadership and interdisciplinary teams
Play an important role in quality outcomes and regulatory compliance
Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
Make a meaningful difference in resident care

The MDS Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and supporting the accurate, timely completion and submission of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments in accordance with applicable federal and state requirements.

This position works closely with Nursing, Therapy, Social Services, Dietary, Activities, and facility leadership to ensure resident assessments accurately reflect each resident's clinical condition, functional abilities, services provided, and individualized care needs.

The MDS Coordinator also supports Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM) reimbursement, Medicare documentation, care planning, quality measures, and ongoing survey readiness
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The ideal candidate is a licensed nurse with strong clinical assessment skills, excellent organizational abilities, and an understanding of skilled nursing documentation and reimbursement processes.

• Coordinate the completion of comprehensive and non comprehensive MDS assessments in accordance with applicable requirements.

• Maintain accurate assessment schedules and ensure completion within required time frames.

• Review resident clinical information to support accurate MDS coding.

• Coordinate assessment information with Nursing, Therapy, Social Services, Dietary, Activities, and other interdisciplinary team members.

• Ensure MDS assessments accurately reflect residents' clinical conditions, functional abilities, and care needs.

• Monitor assessment completion, accuracy, and submission requirements.

• Identify documentation discrepancies and coordinate necessary follow-up.

• Maintain accurate assessment records and supporting documentation.

• Support accurate Medicare Part A assessments and PDPM classification.

• Review clinical documentation to ensure appropriate representation of resident conditions and services.

• Collaborate with Nursing, Therapy, and facility leadership regarding skilled services and supporting documentation.

• Monitor assessment reference dates and required Medicare assessment schedules.

• Identify opportunities to improve documentation accuracy and reimbursement integrity.

• Assist with reviewing diagnoses, clinical conditions, and services relevant to PDPM classification.

• Communicate reimbursement-related documentation concerns to appropriate leadership.

• Promote accurate reimbursement practices consistent with applicable requirements.

• Participate in the development and review of individualized resident care plans.

• Ensure MDS assessment findings are appropriately incorporated into resident care planning.

• Identify care plan or documentation concerns requiring additional follow-up.

• Review clinical records for accuracy, completeness, and consistency with MDS coding.

• Maintain appropriate confidentiality of resident health information.

• Monitor MDS-related quality measures and identify potential areas for improvement.

• Support development and implementation of appropriate quality-improvement interventions.

• Promote accurate assessment practices that support resident care and quality reporting.

• Maintain knowledge of applicable MDS requirements, the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) Manual, and relevant CMS guidance.

• Ensure assessments are completed and submitted within required regulatory time frames.

• Assist with maintaining ongoing assessment and documentation compliance.

• Promote a culture of accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement.

• Serve as a resource to nursing employees regarding MDS…