MDS Coordinator

Avid Healthcare; Iowa; Vor Ort; USD 65.000 - 85.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Avid Healthcare in the Quad Cities seeks a dedicated MDS Coordinator to lead and complete the MDS/RAI processes and care plans. This full-time, on-site role requires accurate data gathering, interdisciplinary collaboration, and compliance with regulatory requirements.

You will coordinate assessments, review documentation for accuracy, educate staff on standards, participate in care conferences, and contribute to quality improvement initiatives, ensuring optimal resident care and reimbursement.

Qualifikationen

• Current RN or LPN license in good standing.
• Experience with MDS processes and RAI guidelines.
• Experience in care planning and interdisciplinary coordination.
• Geriatric or long-term care nursing experience.
• Strong attention to detail and time management.
• Knowledge of long-term care regulations and reimbursement.
• Excellent communication and collaboration with residents, families, and staff.
• Ability to adapt to regulatory changes and pursue ongoing training.

Aufgaben

• Coordinate and complete the MDS/RAI processes and care plans.
• Gather clinical information from interdisciplinary team members.
• Review documentation for accuracy and reflect current resident status.
• Collaborate with nursing, therapy, and administrative staff on care plans.
• Educate staff on assessment standards and documentation.
• Participate in care conferences and quality improvement initiatives.

Kenntnisse

Clinical assessment

Care planning

Interdisciplinary coordination

Communication skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Regulatory knowledge

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Jobbeschreibung

Company Description Avid Healthcare is committed to creating a warm, nurturing environment where residents are treated with empathy and respect. The organization fosters a family-like atmosphere, with dedicated professionals who know each resident personally and tailor care to individual needs. Backed by extensive expertise and an enthusiastic team, Avid Healthcare focuses on delivering top-quality care with meaningful personal connections. The company continually strives to elevate standards in nursing homes by prioritizing resident experience, exceptional services, and attentive staff. Avid Healthcare follows a staff-centered philosophy, recognizing that well-supported team members provide better care and outcomes for residents.

Role Description The MDS Coordinator is a full-time, on-site role based in the Quad Cities. This position is responsible for coordinating and completing the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process, including accurate and timely Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments and care plans in accordance with regulatory requirements. Day-to-day responsibilities include gathering clinical information from interdisciplinary team members, reviewing documentation for accuracy, and ensuring that assessments reflect each resident’s current status and needs. The MDS Coordinator collaborates closely with nursing, therapy, and administrative staff to develop, update, and monitor individualized care plans and support optimal reimbursement and compliance. The role also involves educating staff on assessment and documentation standards, participating in care conferences, and contributing to quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Current Licensed RN or LPN with license in good standing, with strong clinical assessment skills.
• Proficiency in MDS processes and RAI guidelines, with experience completing and auditing MDS assessments.
• Demonstrated ability in Care Planning and Care Plans development, including interdisciplinary coordination and documentation.
• Experience in Geriatric Nursing, long-term care, or skilled nursing settings, with a resident-centered approach.
• Strong attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills to manage multiple assessments and deadlines.
• Working knowledge of long-term care regulations, reimbursement systems, and electronic health records (EHRs).
• Effective communication and collaboration skills for working with residents, families, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to adapt to changing regulatory requirements and participate in ongoing training and professional development.