MDS Coordinator

Career Strategies; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Career Strategies in Toledo, OH seeks a Registered Nurse to coordinate the MDS process for residents, perform health assessments, and work with the care team to create individualized plans.

The role emphasizes regulatory compliance, accurate documentation, staff training on MDS standards, and participation in quality improvement initiatives, with strong communication skills and EHR proficiency preferred.

Qualifications

• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• Experience as an MDS Coordinator preferred.
• Knowledge of MDS process and regulations.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proficiency in electronic health record systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the MDS process for residents in accordance with regulatory guidelines.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments of residents' health status and care needs.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of MDS assessments and documentation.
• Stay updated on changes in regulations and requirements related to MDS.
• Train and educate staff on MDS processes and documentation standards.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and audits.
• Communicate effectively with residents, families, and healthcare professionals

Skills

MDS coordination

Regulatory knowledge

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation accuracy

Communication skills

Teamwork

EHR proficiency

Education

RN licensure

Job description

• Coordinate the Minimum Data Set (MDS) process for residents in accordance with regulatory guidelines
• Conduct comprehensive assessments of residents' health status and care needs
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of MDS assessments and documentation
• Stay updated on changes in regulations and requirements related to MDS
• Train and educate staff on MDS processes and documentation standards
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and audits.
• Communicate effectively with residents, families, and healthcare professionals

Requirements:

• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)
• Previous experience as an MDS Coordinator preferred.
• Knowledge of MDS process and regulations
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Proficiency in electronic health record systems preferred

Equal Opportunity Employer