MDS Coordinator

Wellington Care Center; Wellington (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits: Health, Dental

Vision Insurance

AD&D and Disability Coverage

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

401(k) with Immediate Eligibility

Corporate resources support

Job summary

Wellington Care Center is seeking an MDS Coordinator to ensure accurate assessments, compliance with Federal and State regulations, and effective care planning for residents. You will coordinate multiple MDS types, lead care-team meetings, and monitor documentation to support quality outcomes.

The role requires strong organizational skills, reliability, and the ability to work well with interdisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• For this role, a current Nursing License in good standing is required.
• Experience in geriatric nursing and resident-centered care is preferred.
• Strong assessment, documentation, and communication skills are essential.
• Knowledge of nursing home regulations and compliance is needed.
• Ability to work independently and within a team, with multitasking ability.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate admission, annual, quarterly, Medicare, and change‑of‑condition MDS assessments.
• Ensure timely communication with nursing and other departments.
• Monitor MDS and care plan documentation for accuracy and completeness.
• Maintain expertise in MDS software for data entry and reporting.
• Lead interdisciplinary meetings to coordinate Medicaid, ITTM, and care plans.
• Update care plans based on current assessments and resident status.
• Generate and distribute Quality Indicators Reports to leadership.
• Submit MDS data per reporting standards in a timely manner.
• Stay current with industry standards through professional development.
• Oversee ancillary data and report to corporate billing for accuracy.

Skills

Nursing license

Geriatric nursing

Assessment

Documentation

Communication

MDS software

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.