MDS Coordinator

American Medical Associates; Gary (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

American Medical Associates in Gary, IN seeks a MDS Coordinator for our Skilled Nursing Facility. Coordinate resident assessments (MDS) and care plans, ensuring timely and compliant documentation, discharge planning, and inter-team communication.

Must hold Indiana RN license with long-term care experience and knowledge of MDS 3.0. Role involves collaboration with Nursing leadership to inform assessment teams and schedule meetings.

Qualifications

• MDS 3.0 knowledge and regulatory understanding.
• Experience in skilled nursing or long-term care settings.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate resident assessments and care planning.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and coordinate the development and completion of the resident assessment (MDS).
• Maintain and periodically update written policies and procedures that implement MDS and care plan.
• Assist the resident in completing the care plan portion of the resident's discharge plan.
• Develop and implement procedures with the Director of Nursing Services to inform all assessment team members of the arrival of newly admitted residents.
• Assist Facility directors and supervisors in scheduling the resident assessment and care plan meetings.
• Assist in determining appropriate treatment, selecting activities and exercises based on medical and social history of residents.
• Participate in the development and implementation of resident assessments (MDS) and care plans, including quarterly and annual reviews.

Skills

MDS 3.0 knowledge

Geriatric care experience

Education

Indiana RN license

Job description

MDS Coordinator - Skilled Nursing Facility

Located: Gary, IN

Salary: $70K-$85K (based on experience)

Qualifications:

• Must have Indiana RN license
• Must have experience as a MDS Coordinator
• Must have long term care experience
• Must know MDS 3.0

Job Description:

• Conduct and coordinate the development and completion of the resident assessment (MDS)
• Maintain and periodically update written policies and procedures that implement MDS and care plan.
• Assist the resident in completing the care plan portion of the resident's discharge plan.
• Develop and implement procedures with the Director of Nursing Services to inform all assessment team members of the arrival of newly admitted residents.
• Assist Facility directors and supervisors in scheduling the resident assessment and care plan meetings.
• Assist in determining appropriate treatment, selecting activities and exercises based on medical and social history of residents.
• Participate in the development and implementation of resident assessments (MDS) and care plans, including quarterly and annual reviews.