MDS Coordinator

Stadium Place Nursing & Rehab Center; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Stadium Place Nursing & Rehab Center in Baltimore, MD is seeking an experienced MDS Coordinator RN to ensure accurate MDS processes and compliant care planning. You will coordinate admission assessments, determine RUGS, and monitor regulatory changes affecting reimbursements.

The role requires a nursing license, strong data skills, and knowledge of Medicare criteria and MDS 3.0 procedures. Join a clinical team dedicated to resident-focused, compliant care delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing and a valid state nursing license.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Strong mathematical and data-analysis skills.
• Experience in a clinical/healthcare setting; MDS coordinator preferred.
• Understanding of MDS 3.0 assessments and procedures.
• Knowledge of state and federal regulations.
• Solid data collection, reporting, and analysis capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Participates in prospective residents' admission process regarding nursing needs and placement.
• Determines RUGS and expenses for potential admissions.
• Reviews admission applications and communicates assessment results to Admissions Coordinator.
• Completes and assures accuracy of the MDS process for all residents.
• Maintains current Medicare criteria knowledge and informs nursing staff of regulatory changes.
• Monitors Case Mix Index (CMI) for reimbursement risk and changes.
• Facilitates problem-solving for complex admissions.
• Tracks Medicare assessment schedules and nursing documentation for timeliness and accuracy.
• Develops care plans and assessment schedules for residents.
• Uses RAI, MDS 3.0, QM, CBQM, and MBP manuals to inform activities and assessments.

Skills

Mathematical skills

Medical terminology

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

MDS Coordinator RN

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented MDS Coordinator to join our team at Stadium Place Nursing & Rehab Center in Baltimore, MD. As a key member of our clinical team, you will be responsible for coordinating the implementation of our care plans, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and providing exceptional care to our residents.

Responsibilities

• Participates in prospective residents' admission process in terms of their nursing needs and appropriate placement.
• Determines potential Resource Utilization Groups (RUGS) and expense associated with a potential admission.
• Reviews all applications for admission, followed by on-site or phone assessment and communicate results of assessment to the Admissions Coordinator.
• Complete and assure the accuracy of the MDS process for all residents.
• Maintain current working knowledge of Medicare criteria, serving as a resource for nursing staff and communicate changes in regulations.
• Monitor Case Mix Index (CMI) scores, looking for potential risks and/or changes that may affect Medicaid Reimbursement.
• Facilitate problem-solving for complicated admissions.
• Monitor Medicare assessment schedules and nursing documentation to ensure accuracy and timely submission.
• Develops care plans and assessment schedules for residents.
• Utilizing the RAI, MDS 3.0, QM, CBQM, and MBP manuals to inform activities and assessments

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in nursing along with a valid state nursing license.
• Medical terminology knowledge.
• Exceptional mathematical skills and ability to apply them to tasks such as analysis of variance and sampling theory.
• Previous experience in a clinical and healthcare setting; experience as an MDS coordinator preferred.
• An understanding of the MDS 3.0 assessments and procedures.
• Knowledge of state and federal regulations.
• A solid understanding of data collection, reporting, and analysis