MDS Coordinator

Interlochen Health; Arlington, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

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

Critical Illness coverage

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

401(k) with immediate eligibility

Corporate resources support

Job summary

Interlochen Health is seeking an experienced MDS Coordinator to ensure accurate resident assessments and robust care planning. You will coordinate admissions, annual and quarterly reviews, and Medicare assessments while maintaining strict regulatory compliance and timely communication with the care team.

The role requires a licensed RN with geriatric experience and strong skills in assessment, documentation, and cross-team collaboration.

Qualifications

• Current Nursing License in good standing.
• Experience in geriatric nursing and resident-centered care.
• Strong assessment, documentation, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of nursing home regulations and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate resident assessments including admissions, annual, quarterly, Medicare, and change-of-condition assessments.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with Federal and State guidelines for MDS.
• Monitor MDS and care plan documentation for accuracy and organization.
• Maintain proficiency in MDS software for accurate data entry and reporting.
• Lead interdisciplinary meetings for Medicaid, ITTM, and care plan coordination.
• Update care plans based on current assessments and resident status.
• 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

Nursing assessment

Regulatory compliance

Documentation

Interdisciplinary coordination

Communication

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) license

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.

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• 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.