MDS Coordinator

MDS Coordinator

Full time, Salary up to $50 hourly all inclusive

Manage the Minimum Data Set assessments in a long-term care facility, ensuring accurate patient evaluations, care planning, and regulatory compliance.

Being part of a team responsible for overseeing the assessment and clinical reimbursement process.

The primary goal is to evaluate residents’ health, quality of care, and well-being, ensuring that all documentation is accurate, timely, and compliant with state and federal regulations.

• Assessment Management:Complete MDS forms for each resident, including initial intake, quarterly, annual, and significant change assessments

• Care Planning:Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams such as nurses, physicians, therapists, and social workers—to develop and update individualized care plans based on assessment data

• Regulatory Compliance:Ensure all assessments meet federal and state guidelines, including OBRA and Medicare requirements, and submit data to systems

• Data Collection and Documentation:Conduct resident, family, and staff interviews, perform physical assessments, and review medical records to gather accurate information

• Team Coordination:Facilitate interdisciplinary meetings, communicate schedule changes, and educate staff on MDS requirements and documentation standards

• Resident and Family Interaction:Explain care plans, address concerns, and provide guidance on the level of care provided

• Quality Monitoring:Track patient progress, update care plans as needed, and participate in audits or inspections to maintain high-quality care

• Nursing
  
  Experience:
  
  2–3 years of general nursing experience (LPN or RN)

• Clinical Knowledge:Strong understanding of clinical assessment, care planning, and healthcare regulations

• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Proficiency in data entry, electronic health records, and MDS software systems

• Soft Skills:Attention to detail, effective communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and the ability to manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines

• Professionalism:Compassion, patience, and sensitivity to residents’ needs, while maintaining confidentiality and ethical standards

Equal opportunity employer all qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.