MDS Coordinator

Slaton Care Center; Slaton (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) retirement plan

Tuition Reimbursement

AD&D and Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Job summary

Slaton Care Center in Slaton, TX is seeking an MDS Coordinator to ensure accurate assessments and compliant care planning for residents. The role emphasizes reliability, organization, and collaborative interdisciplinary coordination to support resident-centered care.

You will oversee admissions, annual, quarterly, Medicare, and change‑of‑condition assessments; monitor MDS documentation; lead interdisciplinary meetings; update care plans; generate quality indicators reports; and ensure timely MDS

Qualifications

• MDS Coordinator must have an active nursing license and geriatric care experience.
• Strong assessment, documentation, and communication skills are required.
• Familiarity with nursing home regulations and compliance requirements is essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate resident assessments: admission, annual, quarterly, Medicare, and change-of-condition assessments.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with Federal and State guidelines for MDS.
• Monitor MDS and care plan documentation for accuracy and thoroughness.
• Maintain expertise in MDS software for correct data entry and reporting.
• Lead interdisciplinary meetings to support team communication.
• Update care plans based on current assessments and resident status.
• Generate and distribute Quality Indicators Reports to leadership.
• Submit MDS data timely and accurately per reporting standards.
• Attend professional development sessions to stay current with best practices.
• Oversee ancillary data and report to corporate billing for accuracy.

Skills

Coordination

Regulatory compliance

Documentation

MDS software

Interdisciplinary coordination

Time management

Quality reporting

Education

Nursing license (RN)

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

• 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

• 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.