MDS Coordinator: Care Plans & Compliance Lead

Medical Facilities Of America, Inc.; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Stadium Place Nursing & Rehab Center in Baltimore, MD is seeking an MDS Coordinator RN to lead the MDS process and ensure regulatory compliance. This role coordinates admission assessments, care plans, and documentation for residents, while monitoring CMI and Medicare criteria.

Strong data analysis and medical terminology skills are required. The ideal candidate holds a Nursing license, a BSN, and has experience with MDS 3.0; familiarity with state and federal regulations is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing and active state license.
• Knowledge of MDS 3.0 assessments and procedures.
• Experience in clinical/healthcare settings; MDS coordinator preferred.
• Knowledge of state and federal regulations.

Responsibilities

• Participates in prospective residents' admission process and placement.
• Determines potential RUGS and expenses for admission.
• Reviews all applications for admission and communicates results to Admissions Coordinator.
• Completes and assures accuracy of the MDS process for all residents.
• Maintains current knowledge of Medicare criteria and communicates changes to nursing staff.
• Monitors Case Mix Index (CMI) scores and Medicaid reimbursement implications.
• Facilitates problem-solving for complex admissions.
• Monitors Medicare assessment schedules and nursing documentation for accuracy and timeliness.
• Develops care plans and assessment schedules for residents.
• Uses RAI, MDS 3.0, QM, CBQM, and MBP manuals to inform activities and assessments.

Skills

Medical terminology

Mathematical skills

Data analysis

Regulatory knowledge

MDS 3.0 knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

Stadium Place Nursing & Rehab Center in Baltimore, MD is seeking an MDS Coordinator RN to lead the MDS process and ensure regulatory compliance. This role coordinates admission assessments, care plans, and documentation for residents, while monitoring CMI and Medicare criteria.

Strong data analysis and medical terminology skills are required. The ideal candidate holds a Nursing license, a BSN, and has experience with MDS 3.0; familiarity with state and federal regulations is essential.