MDS Coordinator: Elevate Resident Care & Compliance

Desotonursingcare; DeSoto (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Desotonursingcare seeks an experienced MDS Coordinator to ensure accurate assessments, regulatory compliance, and effective care planning for residents in a Texas facility.

You will coordinate admissions, annuals, and quarterly MDS items, review documentation for accuracy, and lead interdisciplinary meetings to drive care improvements. A valid nursing license and geriatric care experience are required.

Qualifications

• Holds a current Nursing License in good standing.
• Experience in geriatric nursing and resident-centered care.
• Excellent assessment, documentation, and communication skills.
• Understanding of nursing home regulations and compliance requirements.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Capable of managing multiple priorities with accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Resident Assessments: oversee admissions, annual, quarterly, Medicare, and change-of-condition assessments with timely communication.
• Ensure Regulatory Compliance: follow Federal and State guidelines for MDS.
• Monitor Documentation: review MDS and care plan files for accuracy and organization.
• Utilize MDS Software: maintain expertise in software systems for correct data entry and reporting.
• Lead Interdisciplinary Meetings: coordinate Medicaid, ITTM, and care plan meetings.
• Update Care Plans: adjust 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 reporting standards.
• Stay Current: attend professional development sessions to keep up with industry standards.
• Oversee Ancillary Data: collect/report ancillary services to corporate billing.

Skills

RN License

Geriatric care

Assessment & Documentation

Regulatory compliance

Team collaboration

Tools

MDS Software

Job description

Desotonursingcare seeks an experienced MDS Coordinator to ensure accurate assessments, regulatory compliance, and effective care planning for residents in a Texas facility.

You will coordinate admissions, annuals, and quarterly MDS items, review documentation for accuracy, and lead interdisciplinary meetings to drive care improvements. A valid nursing license and geriatric care experience are required.