MDS Coordinator

Nancy Hart Operations LLC; Elberton (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nancy Hart Operations LLC in Elberton, GA is seeking an MDS nurse (coordinator) to manage resident assessments, care coordination, and regulatory compliance within a nursing home setting.

The role is administrative and office-based, with eight-hour shifts, focusing on accurate data collection for federal/state reimbursement and quality of care across the facility.

Strong organizational and communication skills are essential to bridge clinical expertise with facility operations.

Qualifications

• Experiences with MDS processes and data collection.
• Ability to interpret regulatory guidance for Medicare/Medicaid.
• Strong collaboration with nursing and admin teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage MDS assessments and timely data submission.
• Coordinate resident care plans and transitions.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and accurate reimbursement data.
• Liaise with interdisciplinary teams and regulatory bodies as needed.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Clinical judgment

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