MDS Coordinator: Care Plans & Regulatory Compliance

Lafayette Nursing and Rehabilitation Center; Mayo (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lafayette Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is seeking an MDS Coordinator (exempt, salary) to manage patient assessments and the overall MDS process. The role oversees MDS completion, CAAs and care plans while ensuring regulatory compliance and timely submissions.

The coordinator collaborates with the Administrator, Dircetor of Nursing and the IDT to identify regulatory risks, optimize discharge planning, and ensure proper reimbursement documentation for Medicare and Medicaid.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in MDS 3.0.
• Knowledge of state and federal regulations.
• Registered Nurse or LPN with current, active license in the state.
• Minimum two years of clinical experience in LTC setting.

Responsibilities

• Oversees MDS completion, CAAs and care plans per regulations.
• Communicates care pathways and timely information to residents, families and payers.
• Educates IDT on RAI processes and MDS requirements.
• Reviews state validation reports and follows up as needed.
• Manages discharge barriers with resident, IDT and family involvement.
• Supports resources and coordination for Medicare/Medicaid coverage.
• Monitors QA/QM data for trends and improvements.

Skills

MDS 3.0

Regulatory knowledge

RN/LPN license

LTC clinical experience

Job description

Lafayette Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is seeking an MDS Coordinator (exempt, salary) to manage patient assessments and the overall MDS process. The role oversees MDS completion, CAAs and care plans while ensuring regulatory compliance and timely submissions.

The coordinator collaborates with the Administrator, Dircetor of Nursing and the IDT to identify regulatory risks, optimize discharge planning, and ensure proper reimbursement documentation for Medicare and Medicaid.