MDS Coordinator: Care Planning & Compliance Leader

Gilroy Healthcare Center; Los Altos (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Life and disability insurance

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance program

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Los Altos Post Acute is seeking an MDS Coordinator to ensure accurate, timely patient assessments in line with laws, regulations, and company policies. You will support inter-departmental processes and coordinate with care teams to maintain compliant documentation.

The role requires an active California RN license and prior nursing or MDS experience, along with strong communication and organizational skills. The position emphasizes patient-focused care and professional conduct.

Qualifications

• Current California RN license
• Two (2) years’ nursing and/or one (1) year of MDS experience preferred
• Outstanding communication (verbal and written) skills
• Ability to remain kind, calm and professional in all work-related situations
• Superior organizational skills and attention to detail
• Takes pride in serving others, and accurately completing duties on time

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and assists with completion and submission of accurate, timely, inter-departmental, patient assessments, in accordance with all requirements and policies
• Reports any changes in a patient’s condition to the Director of Nursing (DON)
• Provides education to direct care associates regarding patient documentation, overseeing updates or changes, and training on Skilled Nursing Facility and other Regulations
• Ensures care plans are comprehensive, accurate and meeting patient needs
• Reviews Final Validation Reports confirming assessments have been completed and accepted into the CMS and other systems as necessary and prior to billing
• Collaborates with Business Office regarding when to/when not to bill
• Continually reviews CMS Reports to address issues and improve processes to ensure that assessments are accurate and submitted on time
• Attend and participates in the Daily PPS Meeting, Monthly Triple Check
• Performs functions of a staff nurse when necessary
• Leads by example in treating everyone at work kindly and professionally

Skills

Communication

Calm under pressure

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Nursing experience

Education

Current California RN license

Job description

Los Altos Post Acute is seeking an MDS Coordinator to ensure accurate, timely patient assessments in line with laws, regulations, and company policies. You will support inter-departmental processes and coordinate with care teams to maintain compliant documentation.

The role requires an active California RN license and prior nursing or MDS experience, along with strong communication and organizational skills. The position emphasizes patient-focused care and professional conduct.