MDS Coordinator: Elevate Resident Care & Outcomes

PACS; United States; On-site; USD 59,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay: $43–$61 per hour

Job summary

Pine Ridge Post Acute is seeking an organized MDS Coordinator to ensure accurate MDS assessments, care planning, and regulatory compliance while partnering with physicians, nurses, and therapists. This role supports high-quality resident care and optimal reimbursement.

The ideal candidate holds an active RN or LPN license, a nursing degree, and at least one year in geriatric care, with MDS experience preferred. RN licensure is strongly preferred; LPNs may be considered with RN oversight.

Qualifications

• Current, active, and unencumbered RN or LPN license in the state of practice.
• Nursing degree from an accredited program.
• At least one year of experience in geriatric nursing, including medication administration and related clinical responsibilities.
• Previous MDS experience strongly preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively with residents, families, and an interdisciplinary team.
• Flexibility, professionalism, and a genuine commitment to resident-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and complete MDS assessments accurately and within required timelines, in accordance with federal and state regulations.
• Develop, review, and update individualized resident care plans in collaboration with physicians, nursing staff, therapy, social services, residents, and families.
• Facilitate resident care conferences and promote effective communication among the interdisciplinary care team.
• Ensure resident records and clinical documentation accurately reflect the care provided and support appropriate reimbursement.
• Monitor residents’ conditions and coordinate follow-up to ensure their individual care needs are met.
• Assist with admissions, transfers, discharges, and timely completion of required assessments and documentation.
• Support regulatory compliance, quality assurance initiatives, and facility policies and procedures.
• Participate in leadership meetings, quality improvement activities, and other clinical initiatives as needed.
• Promote resident rights, dignity, safety, confidentiality, and a positive care environment.
• Collaborate with the nursing team to identify opportunities to improve care delivery and resident outcomes.

Skills

RN license

LPN license

Education

Nursing degree

Job description

Pine Ridge Post Acute is seeking an organized MDS Coordinator to ensure accurate MDS assessments, care planning, and regulatory compliance while partnering with physicians, nurses, and therapists. This role supports high-quality resident care and optimal reimbursement.

The ideal candidate holds an active RN or LPN license, a nursing degree, and at least one year in geriatric care, with MDS experience preferred. RN licensure is strongly preferred; LPNs may be considered with RN oversight.