MDS Coordinator LTC

RegalCare at Holyoke; Wakefield (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

RegalCare at Wakefield is seeking an experienced MDS Coordinator (RN or LPN licensed in Massachusetts) to lead resident assessments, care planning, and Medicare/Medicaid documentation. You will coordinate the MDS process, schedule assessments, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure regulatory compliance.

The role requires strong communication and organizational skills, at least 1 year in MDS coordination, and a commitment to high-quality resident care in a team-focused

Qualifications

• Must be licensed in Massachusetts as an RN or LPN.
• Minimum 1 year of experience as a MDS Coordinator.
• Strong communication and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and facilitate completion of resident assessments per Federal and State regulations.
• Set assessment schedules and ensure timely, accurate assessments.
• Transmit assessments to the State of Connecticut Department of Health.
• Coordinate resident care plans per regulatory requirements.
• Initiate Medicare coverage for new residents and issue denial letters when needed.
• Stay updated on Medicare coverage changes and required reimbursement documents.
• Coordinate the MDS process including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Facilitate care conferences with the interdisciplinary team.
• Complete and review Minimum Data Sets (MDS).
• Educate and train nursing staff on MDS processes and sections.
• Ensure MDS/PPS updates are implemented and staff are in-serviced.
• Cross-train between PPS and OBRA.
• Conduct regular resident interviews as required by the MDS.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Assessment skills

Education

Massachusetts RN license

Massachusetts LPN license

Job description

Join the RegalCare at Wakefield Team!

Join Our Team!

$8,000 Sign On Bonus!

Join the RegalCare at Wakefield Team!

At RegalCare of Holyoke, we are dedicated to providing exceptional care to our residents while supporting our staff with a positive, team-focused work environment. We are currently seeking a MDS Coordinator professional to join our team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and facilitate the completion of resident assessments in accordance with Federal and State regulations
• Establish assessment schedules and ensure that assessments are done in an accurate and timely manner
• Transmitting assessments to the State of Connecticut, Department of Health
• Coordinate resident care plans in accordance to regulatory requirements, ensuring that resident care is delivered effectively
• Initiate Medicare coverage for newly qualified residents and sending denial letters when necessary
• Remain updated on changes in Medicare coverage and help determine documents necessary for reimbursement.
• Coordinates the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of resident care by following the MDS process.
• Coordinates and facilitates care conferences with the interdisciplinary team.
• Coordinates, completes and reviews Minimum Data Sets (MDS)
• Educates, trains and assists nursing staff and other departments regarding the roles of assessments, planning, implementation and MDS process; and completion of applicable sections of MDS.
• Responsible for ensuring all current MDS/PPS updates are implemented and staff is in-serviced.
• Will cross train between PPS and OBRA.
• Conducts regular resident interviews as required by the MDS

Requirements

• Must be a licensed Massachusetts RN or LPN
• Minimum 1 Year Of Experience As a MDS Coordinator
• Strong communication, organizational, and assessment skills

Why RegalCare of Wakefield,?

• Supportive, collaborative team environment
• Opportunities for professional growth
• Comprehensive benefits package