MDS Coordinator: Care Pathway & Compliance Lead

Holmes-Lake-Rehabilitation-; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

PTO Plan

Job summary

Holmes-Lake-Rehabilitation is seeking an experienced MDS Coordinator in Lincoln, NE. This full-time role reports to the Director of Nursing and requires active RN licensure and CPR certification.

You will manage MDS, CAA’s, and care plans, coordinating with physicians, families, and payers to ensure compliant care. Responsibilities include ARD/RUG capture, state submissions, and leading the care management process with the IDT to optimize resident outcomes.

Qualifications

• RN licensed and CPR certified.
• Minimum two years of clinical experience in a healthcare setting.
• Minimum of one year of experience in a long-term care setting.
• Prior experience as an MDS coordinator with demonstrated expertise.
• Must be capable of maintaining regular attendance.

Responsibilities

• Accurate completion of MDS, CAA’s and Care Plans per current regulations
• Serve as in-house Case Manager coordinating care with physicians, families, third party payers and staff
• Identify regulatory risk and communicate with CEO and DON
• Capture ARD and RUG scores reflecting care and services
• Understand MDS requirements for Medicare, Managed Care and Medicaid
• Ensure timely electronic submission of MDS to state database and review validations
• Facilitate Care Management Process with resident, IDT and family for timely discharge
• Educate IDT members on RAI process and train new or updated procedures
• Analyze QI/QM data with Director of Nursing to identify trends
• Participate in committees such as Quality Assurance and Improvement as directed
• Adhere to Code of Conduct and Business Ethics and related documentation

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Regulatory knowledge

Discretion

Education

Registered Nurse license (state of practice)

CPR certification

Job description

Holmes-Lake-Rehabilitation is seeking an experienced MDS Coordinator in Lincoln, NE. This full-time role reports to the Director of Nursing and requires active RN licensure and CPR certification.

You will manage MDS, CAA’s, and care plans, coordinating with physicians, families, and payers to ensure compliant care. Responsibilities include ARD/RUG capture, state submissions, and leading the care management process with the IDT to optimize resident outcomes.