MDS Coordinator — Care Quality & Compliance Advocate

Creative Solutions in Healthcare, Inc.; Lamesa (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

AD&D

Short-Term Disability

Cancer & Critical Illness Insurance

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

401(k) Plan

Corporate Resources Support

Job summary

Creative Solutions in Healthcare, Inc. is seeking an MDS Coordinator to ensure accurate assessments, regulatory compliance, and optimal care planning for residents.

The role requires reliability, strong organization, and collaboration across disciplines to coordinate admissions, annual and change-of-condition MDS reviews. The MDS Coordinator will lead interdisciplinary meetings, monitor documentation, and ensure timely submission of data while staying current with industry standards.

Qualifications

• Current Nursing License in good standing.
• Experience in geriatric care and resident-centered approach.
• Strong assessment, documentation, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of nursing home regulations and compliance requirements.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Resident Assessments: oversee admissions, annual, quarterly, Medicare, and change-of-condition assessments with timely interdepartmental communication.
• Ensure Regulatory Compliance with Federal and State guidelines for MDS.
• Monitor Documentation: review MDS and care plan files for accuracy and organization.
• Utilize MDS Software for accurate data entry and reporting.
• Lead Interdisciplinary Meetings: coordinate Medicaid, ITTM, and care plan meetings.
• Update Care Plans based on current assessments and resident status.
• Provide Quality Reporting: generate and distribute Quality Indicators Reports to leadership.
• Submit MDS Data: ensure timely and accurate transmission per standards.
• Stay Current: attend professional development sessions to keep up with industry standards.
• Oversee Ancillary Data: collect and report ancillary services to corporate billing.

Skills

Nursing License

Geriatric Nursing

Assessment Skills

Documentation

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Job description

Creative Solutions in Healthcare, Inc. is seeking an MDS Coordinator to ensure accurate assessments, regulatory compliance, and optimal care planning for residents.

The role requires reliability, strong organization, and collaboration across disciplines to coordinate admissions, annual and change-of-condition MDS reviews. The MDS Coordinator will lead interdisciplinary meetings, monitor documentation, and ensure timely submission of data while staying current with industry standards.