MDS Coordinator

Joplin-Gardens; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Long-Term and Short-Term Disability

Vacation and Paid Sick Time

401K

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

JOPLIN GARDENS in Joplin, Missouri, is seeking an MDS Coordinator to join our team and oversee MDS assessments and care plans. The ideal candidate will manage documentation, calendars, and compliance while coordinating with the DON and facility committees.

Qualified applicants hold an RN or LPN license, have prior MDS experience in long-term care, and demonstrate strong organization and communication skills to support high-quality resident care.

Qualifications

• RN or LPN license required.
• Prior MDS experience.
• Long-term care experience required.
• Must be able to work 40 hours per week.
• Must be highly organized, professional & motivated.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Solid computer skills.
• Friendly and a team worker.

Responsibilities

• Completing accurate assessments, MDS & care plans as assigned.
• Initiating care plans and supporting activities as assigned.
• Creating and distributing monthly care plan calendars in a timely fashion.
• Maintaining & updating all care plans and assessments as required.
• Monitoring & auditing clinical records, ensuring accuracy & timeliness.
• Informing DON of persistent issues related to non-compliant documentation.
• Protecting the confidentiality of Resident & Facility information at all times.
• Participates in various meetings and committees: Medicare, QAPI, Weight Management etc.

Skills

RN or LPN license

MDS experience

Long-term care experience

40-hour work week

organization

communication skills

computer skills

team player

friendly demeanor

Tools

None

Job description

JOPLIN GARDENS, located in Joplin, Missouri is currently seeking an MDS Coordinator to join our team.

MDS Coordinator Duties and Responsibilities:

• Completing accurate assessments, MDS & care plans as assigned


• Initiating care plans and supporting activities as assigned


• Creating and distributing monthly care plan calendars in a timely fashion


• Maintaining & updating all care plans and assessments as required


• Monitoring & auditing clinical records, ensuring accuracy & timeliness


• Informing DON of persistent issues related to non-compliant documentation


• Protecting the confidentiality of Resident & Facility information at all times


• Participates in various meetings and committees: Medicare, QAPI, Weight Management etc.

MDS Coordinator Qualifications and Skills:

• Valid RN or LPN License


• Knowledge of skilled nursing facilities survey process and regulations would be helpful.


• Must have prior MDS Experience


• Long Term Care Experience Required


• Must be able to work 40 hours a week


• Must be highly organized, professional & motivated


• Should have solid computer skills


• Excellent communication skills


• Should be friendly and a team worker

MDS Coordinator Benefits:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance


• Life Insurance


• Long-Term and Short-Term Disability


• Vacation and Paid Sick Time


• 401K


• Tuition Reimbursement