MDS Coordinator

Career Strategies; Fremont (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Career Strategies seeks an MDS Coordinator to manage regulatory MDS processes, perform resident assessments, and work with interdisciplinary teams to create individualized care plans.

The role emphasizes accuracy in documentation, ongoing regulatory updates, staff training, and participation in quality audits within an Ohio care facility.

Qualifications

• Current licensure as an RN or LPN.
• Experience as an MDS Coordinator preferred.
• Knowledge of MDS process and regulations.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proficiency in electronic health record systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the MDS process for residents in accordance with regulatory guidelines.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments of residents' health status and care needs.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of MDS assessments and documentation.
• Stay updated on changes in regulations and requirements related to MDS.
• Train and educate staff on MDS processes and documentation standards.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and audits.
• Communicate effectively with residents, families, and healthcare professionals

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team player

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

RN or LPN license

Tools

Electronic health record systems

Job description

• Coordinate the Minimum Data Set (MDS) process for residents in accordance with regulatory guidelines
• Conduct comprehensive assessments of residents' health status and care needs
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of MDS assessments and documentation
• Stay updated on changes in regulations and requirements related to MDS
• Train and educate staff on MDS processes and documentation standards
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and audits.
• Communicate effectively with residents, families, and healthcare professionals

Requirements:

• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
• Previous experience as an MDS Coordinator preferred.
• Knowledge of MDS process and regulations
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Proficiency in electronic health record systems preferred