MDS Coordinator

The Arboretum of Winnie; Longview (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

AD&D & Disability

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

401(k) Eligibility

Job summary

The Arboretum of Winnie is seeking an MDS Coordinator to ensure accurate assessments and compliant care planning for our residents. In this full-time role you will coordinate admissions, annual and change-of-condition MDSs, lead interdisciplinary meetings, and monitor documentation for accuracy and timeliness.

You must hold a current nursing license and have geriatric experience; you will also update care plans, report quality indicators, and stay current with regulatory requirements while

Qualifications

• Must hold a current nursing license and be in good standing.
• Experience in geriatric nursing and resident-centered care.
• Excellent assessment, documentation, and communication skills.
• Understanding of nursing home regulations and compliance.
• Ability to work independently and in a team; manage priorities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Resident Assessments: admissions, annual, quarterly, Medicare, change-of-condition with timely interdepartmental communication.
• Ensure Regulatory Compliance: follow Federal and State guidelines for MDS.
• Monitor Documentation: review MDS and care plan files for accuracy and organization.
• Utilize MDS Software: maintain data entry and reporting accuracy.
• Lead Interdisciplinary Meetings: coordinate Medicaid, ITTM, and care plan meetings.
• Update Care Plans: revise plans based on assessments and resident status.
• Provide Quality Reporting: generate and distribute Quality Indicators Reports to leadership.
• Submit MDS Data: ensure timely and accurate transmission per standards.
• Stay Current: participate in professional development to keep up with industry standards.
• Oversee Ancillary Data: report ancillary services to billing for accurate processing.

Skills

Nursing License

Geriatric Nursing

Assessment Skills

Documentation

Regulatory Knowledge

Team Collaboration

Multitasking

Education

Registered Nurse (RN)

Tools

MDS Software

Care Plan 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.