MDS Coordinator: Geriatric Care & Quality Improvement

Everyage; Newton (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

EveryAge in Newton, NC is seeking an experienced RN to coordinate MDS assessments and resident care plans for a geriatric/long-term care population. You will work with an interdisciplinary team to ensure timely, accurate documentation and compliance with MDS regulations.

In this full-time role you will lead weekly care planning meetings, monitor status changes, assist with admissions and discharges, analyze quality data, and contribute to quality improvement initiatives while educating staff.

Qualifications

• RN license required and in good standing.
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Minimum of one year in geriatric or long-term care setting.
• Knowledge of MDS regulations and quality assurance processes.
• Strong organizational, communication, and analytical abilities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate interdisciplinary team assessments and resident care planning.
• Complete, review, and audit MDS assessments for accuracy and timeliness.
• Identify RAP triggers and document findings.
• Interview residents and representatives and record findings.
• Conduct weekly healthcare planning meetings.
• Monitor status changes and update assessments accordingly.
• Review and update care plans with residents, families and team.
• Support admission and discharge planning.
• Analyze QA data and report to leadership and QA committee.
• Collaborate with department leaders on quality improvement initiatives.
• Provide staff education and training related to assessment and care planning.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

MDS knowledge

Education

RN license

Graduate of accredited school of nursing

Job description

EveryAge in Newton, NC is seeking an experienced RN to coordinate MDS assessments and resident care plans for a geriatric/long-term care population. You will work with an interdisciplinary team to ensure timely, accurate documentation and compliance with MDS regulations.

In this full-time role you will lead weekly care planning meetings, monitor status changes, assist with admissions and discharges, analyze quality data, and contribute to quality improvement initiatives while educating staff.