MDS Coordinator

Five Points Nursing & Rehabilitation; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits: Health, Dental

Vision Insurance

AD&D, Short-Term Disability, Cancer, &

Critical Illness coverage

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Immediate 401(k)

Corporate resources

Job summary

Five Points Nursing & Rehabilitation seeks an experienced MDS Coordinator to oversee resident assessments and ensure accurate documentation and regulatory compliance. You will coordinate multidisciplinary care planning and lead meetings to maintain high standards of care.

Ideal candidates hold an active RN license, with geriatric nursing experience and strong data-entry skills in MDS software. Commitment to resident-centered care and ongoing professional development is essential.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in good standing.
• Experience in geriatric nursing and resident-centered care.
• Strong assessment, documentation, and communication skills.
• Solid understanding of nursing home regulations and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Resident Assessments: admissions, annual, quarterly, Medicare, change‑of‑condition with timely cross‑department communication.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with Federal and State MDS guidelines.
• Review MDS and care plans for accuracy and thoroughness.
• Maintain expertise in MDS software for correct data entry and reporting.
• Lead interdisciplinary meetings (Medicaid, ITTM, care plans).
• Update and revise care plans based on current assessments.
• Generate and distribute Quality Indicators reports to leadership.
• Submit MDS data per reporting standards.
• Stay current with industry standards through professional development.
• Oversee ancillary data reporting to corporate billing.

Skills

RN license

Geriatric nursing experience

Regulatory knowledge (MDS)

Assessment & documentation

Interdisciplinary coordination

Multitasking

Education

RN degree (ADN/BSN)

Tools

MDS software

Job description

Join Our Team as an 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 to 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: Oversee admission, annual, quarterly, Medicare, and change-of-condition assessments, while ensuring timely communication with nursing and other departments.

• Ensure Regulatory Compliance: Follow all Federal and State guidelines for comprehensive assessments (MDS).

• Monitor Documentation: Review MDS and care plan files for accuracy, thoroughness, and organization.

• Utilize MDS Software: Maintain expertise in software systems to ensure correct data entry and reporting.

• Lead Interdisciplinary Meetings: Attend and coordinate Medicaid, ITTM, and care plan meetings for smooth team communication.

• Update Care Plans: Adjust and revise care plans as needed based on current assessments and resident status.

• Provide Quality Reporting: Generate and distribute Quality Indicators Reports to leadership to support care improvement.

• Submit MDS Data: Ensure timely and accurate transmission of MDS assessments per reporting standards.

• Stay Current: Attend professional development sessions to keep up with industry standards and best practices.

• Oversee Ancillary Data: Collect and report ancillary services to corporate billing for accurate processing.

What Makes You a Great Fit

We’re looking for someone who:

• Holds a current Nursing License in good standing.

• Has experience in geriatric nursing and a commitment to resident-centered care.

• Demonstrates excellent assessment, documentation, and communication skills.

• Understands nursing home regulations and compliance requirements.

• Works well both independently and within a team.

• Can manage multiple priorities with accuracy and efficiency.

Benefits (Full-Time)

• 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 an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.