MDS Coordinator

Five Points Nursing and Rehabilitation of Pflugerville; Pflugerville (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

AD&D and Disability options

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Retirement Planning

Corporate support

Job summary

Five Points Nursing and Rehabilitation of Pflugerville is seeking an MDS Coordinator to ensure accurate MDS assessments and compliant care planning for residents. The role requires meticulous attention to documentation and strong collaboration with nursing and other departments.

The coordinator will oversee admissions and annual assessments, lead interdisciplinary meetings, and update care plans while maintaining current knowledge of regulations and reporting standards.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current Nursing License in good standing.
• Experience in geriatric nursing and resident-centered care.
• Excellent assessment, documentation, and communication skills.
• Understanding nursing home regulations and compliance requirements.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities accurately and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate resident assessments (admission, annual, quarterly, Medicare, change-of-condition) and communicate with nursing and other departments.
• Ensure compliance with Federal and State guidelines for MDS assessments.
• Monitor MDS and care plan documentation for accuracy and organization.
• Maintain expertise in MDS software for correct data entry and reporting.
• Lead interdisciplinary meetings (Medicaid, ITTM, care planning) for smooth communication.
• Update and revise care plans based on current assessments and resident status.
• Generate and distribute Quality Indicators Reports to leadership.
• Submit MDS data in accordance with reporting standards.
• Stay current with industry standards through professional development.
• Oversee ancillary data and report services to corporate billing for accuracy.

Skills

Nursing license

Geriatric nursing experience

Assessment skills

Documentation skills

Communication skills

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Teamwork

Multi-tasking

Independent work

Tools

MDS 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.