MDS Coordinator

Regalcare; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$8,000 sign-on bonus

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Regalcare in Massachusetts is seeking an experienced MDS Coordinator to join our interdisciplinary team and ensure accurate resident assessments under federal and state regulations.

You will oversee assessment schedules, coordinate care plans, transmit MDS data to the MA Department of Health, and educate shifts on MDS processes. A MA-licensed RN or LPN with at least one year of MDS experience is required.

Qualifications

• Licensed MA RN or LPN required.
• At least 1 year of MDS Coordinator experience.
• Knowledge of Medicare PPS and OBRA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee resident assessments per Federal and State regulations.
• Establish and manage assessment schedules for timely completion.
• Transmit assessments to the State of Massachusetts Department of Health.

Skills

MDS coordination

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Education

RN or LPN license (MA)

Job description

Come Join our Amazing Team!!

$8,000 Sign On Bonus!

We are a dedicated skilled nursing facility committed to providing exceptional care for our residents. We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced MDS Coordinator to join our interdisciplinary team.

Requirements:

• Licensed Massachusetts RN or LPN
• Minimum 1 year of experience as an MDS Coordinator (MDS experience required)
• Strong communication, organizational, and assessment skills
• Knowledge of Medicare coverage, PPS, and OBRA regulations

Responsibilities:

• Oversee and facilitate resident assessments in accordance with Federal and State regulations
• Establish and manage assessment schedules to ensure accurate and timely completion
• Transmit assessments to the State of Massachusetts, Department of Health
• Coordinate resident care plans in compliance with regulatory requirements
• Initiate Medicare coverage for newly qualified residents and issue denial letters when necessary
• Stay updated on Medicare changes and determine required documentation for reimbursement
• Coordinate, plan, implement, and evaluate resident care following the MDS process
• Facilitate care conferences with the interdisciplinary team
• Complete and review Minimum Data Sets (MDS)
• Educate and train nursing staff and other departments on MDS processes and documentation
• Ensure all current MDS/PPS updates are implemented and staff are in-serviced
• Cross-train between PPS and OBRA processes
• Conduct regular resident interviews as required by MDS

Why Join Us:

• Supportive, collaborative work environment
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on resident care
• Competitive compensation and professional development opportunities