MDS Coordinator

Interlochen Health and Rehabilitation Center; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

AD&D & Disability

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

401(k) Plan

Corporate Resources

Job summary

Interlochen Health and Rehabilitation Center in Arlington, TX is seeking an experienced MDS Coordinator to oversee resident assessments, ensure regulatory compliance, and coordinate comprehensive care planning for our residents. You will lead interdisciplinary meetings, monitor MDS accuracy, and support quality reporting to leadership.

The ideal candidate holds a current Nursing License, has geriatric nursing experience, and demonstrates strong assessment, documentation, and communication

Qualifications

• RN license in good standing.
• Geriatric nursing experience preferred.
• Strong assessment and documentation skills.
• Excellent communication abilities and teamwork.
• Solid knowledge of federal and state regulations related to MDS.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate resident assessments (admission, annual, quarterly, Medicare, change-of-condition).
• Ensure regulatory compliance for MDS processes.
• Review MDS and care plans for accuracy and completeness.
• Maintain MDS software proficiency for accurate data entry and reporting.
• Lead interdisciplinary meetings (Medicaid, ITTM, care plans).
• Update and revise care plans based on assessments.

Skills

Nursing License

Geriatric Nursing

Assessment

Documentation

Communication Skills

Regulatory Compliance

Independent Work

Team Collaboration

Multitasking

Education

RN license (registered nurse)

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.