MDS Coordinator

Care Coordinator - MDS

At Wellmore of Tega Cay
, we are proud to be recognized as a Great Place to Work, and we believe that our success begins with one simple principle:
People First. We are a luxury senior living company driven by compassion, respect, and a dedication to making every interaction meaningful. Our culture fosters growth, teamwork, and a genuine commitment to enriching the lives of our residents and our team members. If you’re passionate about providing exceptional care in an environment where you’re valued and supported, we invite you to be part of a company that truly puts people at the heart of everything we do.

Position Summary: The Care Manager is responsible for the development, maintenance, and implementation of the standards of nursing practice and objectives as it relates to the Minimum Data Set requirements, and with the established policies and procedures of the governing body in compliance with federal, state and local regulations. The Care Manager is responsible for optimal reimbursement, proper documentation/diagnoses to justify the reason for a skilled service and reimbursement request.

• Coordinates/manages and works with clinical staff/therapy for proper documentation/care, programs and optimal reimbursement throughout the stay of a skilled resident
• Researches all pertinent medical information/diagnoses for optimal reimbursement
• Meets regulations for timely certifications/re-certifications, and signing of all orders
• Meets all requirements in working with Managed Care organizations
• Daily meetings with therapy and line staff on progress of skilled residents
• Monitors nursing skilled documentation and provides continued education as needed
• Participates in the development and implementation of the resident assessment process, following the Minimum Data Set requirements of federal, state and local regulations in accordance with Wellmore policies and procedures
• Responsible for proper ADL documentation and continued education/training
• Audits and analyzes the MDS documents for accuracy and appropriate completion dates
• Timely submissions of all MDS’s
• Oversees and schedules resident care planning meetings
• Assistance on floor and on-call/manager on duty as needed
• Participates in and attends all required in-service training and education sessions as scheduled
• Other duties as assigned

• Technical Skills – Specialised competence in tasks assigned
• Communication – Effectively transfers information to improve work quality and provide actionable data to supervisor
• Initiative – Self‑motivated, seeks additional work and new ideas, and brings solutions to the supervisor on an ongoing basis
• Flexibility – Quickly adapts to changing conditions and navigates obstacles with professionalism
• Interpersonal Skills – Solves conflict without blame, listens without interrupting, controls emotions, and remains open to new ideas
• Teamwork – Balances team and individual responsibilities, encourages others and asks for help when needed, and exhibits patience and compassion
• Professionalism – Delivers high‑quality service on time, assumes responsibility for mistakes, and presents a brand‑enhancing image
• Ethics – Treats people with respect, keeps commitments, inspires trust, works ethically with integrity, and upholds company guiding principles (People First, Always; We Exist to Serve our Members; We Have a Responsibility to be Full)

• Very active position requiring frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and climbing
• Requires lifting or carrying weight up to 50 lbs. and pushing up to 250 lbs. independently
• Must use proper body mechanics to assist residents in daily living activities
• Regularly requires long hours and frequent night and weekend work

Travel:
No travel is expected, although occasional travel may be required for training sessions, continuing education opportunities, emergency situations, and other company functions.

• Four‑year college or university degree desired
• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse
• Training in Medical Records regulations desired
• Understanding of diagnosis…