Corporate Traveling MDS Coordinator

Creative Solutions in Healthcare, Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in long-term care is seeking a dedicated MDS Coordinator to enhance resident care through quality assessment and coordination. This role is pivotal in ensuring compliance with regulations and optimal care planning. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational and communication skills, along with a current nursing license and a passion for resident-centered care. Join a supportive workplace that values professional growth and offers comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, retirement planning, and tuition reimbursement. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of residents while advancing your career.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

401(k) Eligibility

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Qualifications

• Must hold a current nursing license in good standing.
• Strong assessment and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate resident assessments and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Monitor documentation accuracy and facilitate interdisciplinary meetings.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Assessment Skills

Communication Skills

Knowledge of Nursing Home Regulations

Collaboration Skills

Education

Current Nursing License

Geriatric Nursing Background

Tools

MDS Software

Job description

Join Our Team as a Traveling MDS Coordinator

Enhance Resident Care Through Quality Assessment & Coordination

We’re seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented MDS Coordinator to join our growing team! This role is essential in ensuring accurate assessments, compliance with state and federal regulations, and optimal care planning for our residents. Success in this position requires reliability, strong organizational skills, and a collaborative approach to interdisciplinary coordination.

Your Impact as an MDS Coordinator

In this role, you will:

• Coordinate Resident Assessments: Schedule and oversee admission, annual, quarterly, Medicare, and change-of-condition assessments, ensuring timely communication with nursing and other departments.
• Ensure Regulatory Compliance: Maintain adherence to Federal and State guidelines for comprehensive assessments (MDS).
• Monitor & Maintain Documentation: Review MDS and care plan documentation, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and chronological order for all resident files.
• Utilize MDS Software Proficiency: Maintain expertise in MDS-related software and ensure accurate data entry and reporting.
• Facilitate Medicaid & Interdisciplinary Meetings: Attend and coordinate Medicaid meetings, ITTM meetings, and care planning discussions to ensure seamless communication and updates.
• Update & Implement Care Plans: Ensure care plan accuracy and update as needed based on resident status and assessment results.
• Provide Quality Indicators Reporting: Generate and distribute Quality Indicators Reports for DON, Administrators, and relevant staff to drive quality improvement initiatives.
• Manage MDS Data Transmissions: Perform timely and accurate MDS submissions in compliance with reporting standards.
• Stay Current with Industry Standards: Attend workshops and training sessions to remain updated on industry changes and best practices.
• Oversee Ancillary Management: Collect, manage, and report ancillary services data to corporate billing personnel.

What Makes You a Great Fit

We’re seeking someone who:

• Holds a current Nursing License in good standing.
• Has a geriatric nursing background with a passion for resident-centered care.
• Possesses strong assessment, communication, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrates knowledge of nursing home regulations and compliance requirements.
• Works effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Is highly organized and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously.

Why Choose Creative Solutions in Healthcare?

As one of Texas’s largest and most trusted providers of long-term care, we are dedicated to fostering a supportive and inspiring workplace for our employees.

We offer (for full-time employees):

• Comprehensive Benefits: Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Extra Protection: AD&D, Short-Term Disability, Cancer, Critical Illness, and more
• Life Insurance: Whole and Term Policies
• Professional Growth: Tuition Reimbursement for continued education
• Time to Recharge: Paid Time Off
• Retirement Planning: Immediate 401(k) eligibility
• Unwavering Support: Exceptional corporate resources

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. Discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic is strictly prohibited.