MDS Coordinator

Creative Solutions in Healthcare - East; Garland (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision insurance

AD&D and Short-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

401(k) eligibility

Corporate resources

Job summary

Creative Solutions in Healthcare - East is seeking an experienced MDS Coordinator to drive accurate assessments, regulatory compliance, and high-quality care planning for our residents.

You will oversee admissions, annual, quarterly, Medicare and change-of-condition assessments, maintain data integrity in MDS software, lead interdisciplinary meetings, update care plans, and report quality indicators to leadership.

Qualifications

• Requires current Nursing License and RN credential.
• Experience in geriatric nursing and resident-centered care.
• Strong assessment, documentation and communication skills.
• Knowledge of nursing home regulations and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Resident Assessments: admissions, annual, quarterly, Medicare, change-of-condition.
• Ensure Regulatory Compliance with Federal and State MDS guidelines.
• Monitor Documentation: review MDS and care plans for accuracy.
• Utilize MDS Software for data entry and reporting.
• Lead Interdisciplinary Meetings: Medicaid, ITTM, and care plan sessions.
• Update Care Plans based on current assessments and resident status.
• Provide Quality Reporting: generate quality indicators for leadership.
• Submit MDS Data accurately and timely.
• Stay Current: attend professional development on industry standards.
• Oversee Ancillary Data to corporate billing for accurate processing.

Skills

Nursing license

Geriatric care

Assessment

Documentation

Communication

Regulatory compliance

Multitasking

Teamwork

MDS Software

Education

Registered Nurse (RN)

Tools

MDS Software

Job description

Join Our Team as an MDS Coordinator

Enhance Resident Care Through Quality Assessment & Coordination

We’re seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented MDS Coordinator to join our growing team! This role is essential to ensuring accurate assessments, compliance with state and federal regulations, and optimal care planning for our residents. Success in this position requires reliability, strong organizational skills, and a collaborative approach to interdisciplinary coordination.

Your Impact as an MDS Coordinator

In this role, you will:

• Coordinate Resident Assessments: Oversee admission, annual, quarterly, Medicare, and change-of-condition assessments, while ensuring timely communication with nursing and other departments.

• Ensure Regulatory Compliance: Follow all Federal and State guidelines for comprehensive assessments (MDS).

• Monitor Documentation: Review MDS and care plan files for accuracy, thoroughness, and organization.

• Utilize MDS Software: Maintain expertise in software systems to ensure correct data entry and reporting.

• Lead Interdisciplinary Meetings: Attend and coordinate Medicaid, ITTM, and care plan meetings for smooth team communication.

• Update Care Plans: Adjust and revise care plans as needed based on current assessments and resident status.

• Provide Quality Reporting: Generate and distribute Quality Indicators Reports to leadership to support care improvement.

• Submit MDS Data: Ensure timely and accurate transmission of MDS assessments per reporting standards.

• Stay Current: Attend professional development sessions to keep up with industry standards and best practices.

• Oversee Ancillary Data: Collect and report ancillary services to corporate billing for accurate processing.

What Makes You a Great Fit

We’re looking for someone who:

• Holds a current Nursing License in good standing.

• Has experience in geriatric nursing and a commitment to resident-centered care.

• Demonstrates excellent assessment, documentation, and communication skills.

• Understands nursing home regulations and compliance requirements.

• Works well both independently and within a team.

• Can manage multiple priorities with accuracy and efficiency.

Benefits (Full-Time)

• Comprehensive Benefits: Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Extra Protection: AD&D, Short-Term Disability, Cancer, Critical Illness, and more

• Life Insurance: Whole and Term Policies

• Professional Growth: Tuition Reimbursement for continued education

• Time to Recharge: Paid Time Off

• Retirement Planning: Immediate 401(k) eligibility

• Unwavering Support: Exceptional corporate resources

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.