MDS Coordinator — Elevate Resident Care & Compliance

Desotonursingcare; DeSoto, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

AD&D

Short-Term Disability

Cancer coverage

Critical Illness

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

401(k) retirement plan

Corporate resources support

Job summary

Desotonursingcare in Texas seeks an experienced MDS Coordinator to ensure accurate resident assessments, regulatory compliance, and optimal care planning. The role requires reliable, detail-oriented teamwork across disciplines to coordinate MDS activities and reporting.

You will oversee admissions-annual-quarterly Medicare assessments, monitor documentation, and lead interdisciplinary meetings to support care improvements for residents.

Qualifications

• Holds a current Nursing License.
• Geriatric nursing experience with resident-centered care.
• Strong assessment, documentation and communication skills.
• Knowledge of nursing home regulations and compliance requirements.
• Ability to work independently and in a team; manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate admissions and ongoing MDS assessments (annual, quarterly, Medicare, change-of-condition).
• Ensure timely communication with nursing and other departments.
• Follow Federal and State MDS regulations for compliance.
• Review MDS and care plan files for accuracy and organization.
• Maintain proficiency in MDS software for data entry and reporting.
• Lead interdisciplinary meetings (Medicaid, ITTM, care plans).
• Update and revise care plans based on current assessments.
• Generate and distribute Quality Indicators reports to leadership.
• Ensure timely submission of MDS data per standards.
• Pursue ongoing professional development to stay current.

Skills

Nursing license

Geriatric nursing experience

Assessment skills

Documentation skills

Communication skills

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Multitasking

Education

RN licensure

Tools

MDS software

Job description

Desotonursingcare in Texas seeks an experienced MDS Coordinator to ensure accurate resident assessments, regulatory compliance, and optimal care planning. The role requires reliable, detail-oriented teamwork across disciplines to coordinate MDS activities and reporting.

You will oversee admissions-annual-quarterly Medicare assessments, monitor documentation, and lead interdisciplinary meetings to support care improvements for residents.