MDS Coordinator

Empire Care Centers; Elberton (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Empire Care Centers is seeking an MDS nurse/coordinator to lead resident assessments, coordinate care plans, and ensure regulatory compliance in our nursing facilities. This role focuses on accurate documentation and timely submission of MDS-related information.

You will work within an administrative, office-based environment typical of long-term care, coordinating with the care team to optimize resident outcomes and facility reimbursement while maintaining high standards of quality and

Qualifications

• Responsible for resident assessment and care coordination.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations and accurate reimbursement.
• Coordinate MDS timelines and documentation within nursing facilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead MDS assessment and coding processes.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to plan resident care.
• Maintain regulatory documentation and reporting standards.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Clinical judgment

Regulatory compliance

Job description

MDS stands for Minimum Data Set, a federally mandated assessment tool used in Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes and long-term care facilities. It collects detailed information about a resident’s health, functional abilities, and care needs, including physical, psychological, and psychosocial status, as well as treatments like dialysis, chemotherapy, or therapy services

Role and Responsibilities

An MDS nurse, often called an MDS coordinator, is responsible for:

Work Environment

MDS nurses typically work in nursing homes, skilled nursing facilities, and long-term care centers. The role is more administrative and office-based than bedside nursing, often involving eight-hour shifts without weekend or on-call duties

It requires strong organizational, communication, and clinical judgment skills.

Purpose and Importance

The MDS process ensures:

• Standardized, high-quality care across facilities.
• Accurate federal and state reimbursement for services provided.
• Compliance with regulatory requirements and public reporting standards
  In summary, an MDS nursing home job is a specialized nursing role focused on resident assessment, care coordination, and regulatory compliance, bridging clinical expertise with administrative responsibilities to support both patient care and facility operations