MDS Coordinator

Healthcare Nursing Center; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Professional development opportunities

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Healthcare Nursing Center is seeking an experienced MDS Coordinator to join our interdisciplinary team. You will oversee resident assessments, manage schedules, and coordinate care plans in full alignment with Federal and State regulations.

The ideal candidate holds a Massachusetts RN or LPN license with at least one year of MDS experience and strong communication and organizational skills. You will ensure accurate documentation, transmit assessments to the state, and support ongoing training

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Oversee and facilitate resident assessments per Federal and State rules.
• Manage assessment schedules for timely completion.
• Transmit assessments to the Massachusetts Department of Health.
• Coordinate resident care plans to regulatory standards.
• Initiate Medicare coverage for new residents and issue denials when needed.
• Stay updated on Medicare changes and required documentation.
• Coordinate, plan, implement, and evaluate care following the MDS process.
• Facilitate care conferences with the interdisciplinary team.
• Complete and review Minimum Data Sets (MDS).
• Educate and train staff on MDS processes and documentation.
• Ensure MDS/PPS updates are implemented and staff are trained.
• Cross-train between PPS and OBRA processes.
• Conduct regular resident interviews as required by MDS.

Skills

MDS coordination

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Assessment experience

Education

Massachusetts RN or LPN license

Tools

MDS software

Medicare PPS/OBRA knowledge

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