Experienced MDS Coordinator $7,000 sign bonus

Regalcare; Quincy (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

RegalCare is seeking a dedicated MDS Coordinator (LPN or RN) to join our Quincy team. The role focuses on overseeing resident assessments, coordinating care plans, and ensuring MDS compliance with federal and state requirements.

The ideal candidate is licensed in Massachusetts, with at least one year of MDS experience and strong communication, organization, and assessment skills to support accurate documentation and timely reimbursement processes.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed as an RN or LPN in Massachusetts.
• Minimum 1 year of experience as an MDS Coordinator.
• Strong communication, organizational, and assessment skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and facilitate resident assessments per Federal and State regulations.
• Establish assessment schedules and ensure timely, accurate assessments.
• Transmit assessments to the State of Connecticut, Department of Health.
• Coordinate resident care plans per regulatory requirements.
• Initiate Medicare coverage for newly qualified residents and send denial letters when necessary.
• Stay updated on Medicare coverage changes and documents needed for reimbursement.
• Coordinate the MDS process across assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Facilitate care conferences with the interdisciplinary team.
• Coordinate, complete and review Minimum Data Sets (MDS).
• Educate and train nursing staff and other departments on MDS processes and sections.
• Ensure current MDS/PPS updates are implemented and staff are in-serviced.
• Cross-train between PPS and OBRA.
• Conduct regular resident interviews as required by the MDS.

Skills

MDS coordination

Communication

Organization

Assessment skills

Education

Massachusetts RN or LPN license

Job description

MDS Coordinator - RegalCare at Quincy

Location: Quincy, MA

RegalCare at Quincy is seeking a dedicated and experienced LPN or RN MDS Coordinator to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual with a strong background in MDS coordination.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and facilitate the completion of resident assessments in accordance with Federal and State regulations

• Establish assessment schedules and ensure that assessments are done in an accurate and timely manner

• Transmitting assessments to the State of Connecticut, Department of Health

• Coordinate resident care plans in accordance to regulatory requirements, ensuring that resident care is delivered effectively

• Initiate Medicare coverage for newly qualified residents and sending denial letters when necessary

• Remain updated on changes in Medicare coverage and help determine documents necessary for reimbursement.

• Coordinates the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of resident care by following the MDS process.

• Coordinates and facilitates care conferences with the interdisciplinary team.

• Coordinates, completes and reviews Minimum Data Sets (MDS)

• Educates, trains and assists nursing staff and other departments regarding the roles of assessments, planning, implementation and MDS process; and completion of applicable sections of MDS.

• Responsible for ensuring all current MDS/PPS updates are implemented and staff is in-serviced.

• Will cross train between PPS and OBRA.

• Conducts regular resident interviews as required by the MDS

Requirements

• Must be a licensedMassachusetts RN or LPN

• Minimum1 year of experienceas an MDS Coordinator (MDS experience required)

• Strong communication, organizational, and assessment skills.