MDS Coordinator

Aspire Regional Partners

Covington (OH)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 85,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Yearly Bonus

Job summary

Stillwater Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation is seeking a detail‑driven MDS Coordinator to support our mission of compassionate, resident‑centered care. You will coordinate MDS assessments, ensure regulatory compliance, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to optimize care planning and reimbursement.

The role requires RN or LPN licensure with strong documentation, accuracy, and leadership capabilities to guide nursing staff and maintain quality measures.

Qualifications

LPN or RN licensure required.
Experience with MDS coordination and regulatory compliance preferred.
Strong documentation and accuracy skills.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and complete MDS assessments per CMS guidelines.
Ensure compliance with RAI, PPS timelines.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to support care planning.
Monitor Quality Measures and Five-Star indicators.
Assist with audits, surveys, and regulatory reviews related to MDS.

Skills

MDS Coordination

Regulatory Compliance

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Clinical Leadership

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse

Registered Nurse

Tools

MDS Software

EHR System

Job description

MDS Coordinator

At Stillwater Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation, we are dedicated to providing individualized, compassionate, and innovative healthcare services that inspire each guest to achieve the full and meaningful life they desire. As a MDS Coordinator, you will play a vital role in helping us live out this mission every day.

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-driven nurse with a strong clinical foundation and a passion for accuracy, compliance, and resident-centered care to join our leadership team. The MDS Coordinator is responsible for the coordination, completion, and submission of the MDS in accordance with federal and state regulations. This role works closely with interdisciplinary team members to ensure accurate assessments, care planning, quality measures, and reimbursement optimization.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and complete MDS assessments in accordance with CMS, Medicare, and Medicaid guidelines
Ensure compliance with the RAI process, PPS schedules, and submission timelines
Manage and oversee the long-term care hall, providing clinical leadership and support to nursing staff
Conduct new admission audits to ensure accurate documentation, assessments, and care plan initiation
Complete discharge audits to ensure regulatory compliance and accurate MDS closure processes
Review medical records for accuracy, completeness, and consistency with MDS coding
Collaborate with nursing, therapy, dietary, social services, and other departments to gather assessment data
Ensure care plans accurately reflect resident assessments, diagnoses, functional status, and individualized goals
Assist nursing staff with resident assessments to support accurate clinical documentation and MDS coding
Provide education and hands‑on support to STNAs regarding Point of Care (POC) documentation and Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
Reinforce documentation expectations and care delivery standards to ensure regulatory compliance
Monitor Quality Measures, Five‑Star indicators, and participate in QAPI initiatives
Participate in admission, discharge, and transfer processes to ensure appropriate MDS scheduling
Assist with audits, surveys, and regulatory reviews related to MDS, clinical documentation, and reimbursement
Track and report case mix, reimbursement trends, and potential risk areas to leadership
Stay current on regulatory updates and best practices related to MDS coordination