MDS Coordinator LTC

Regalcare; Wakefield (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $8,000

Job summary

RegalCare Wakefield is seeking a versatile MDS Coordinator to manage resident assessments in line with federal and state regulations. The role requires current Massachusetts RN or LPN licensure and at least 1 year of MDS experience.

You will schedule assessments, coordinate care plans with the interdisciplinary team, and oversee Medicare coverage processes while ensuring staff training on MDS procedures. This position emphasizes accuracy, regulatory compliance, and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed Massachusetts RN or LPN.
• Minimum 1 year of experience as a MDS Coordinator.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and facilitate completion of resident assessments per Federal and State regulations.
• Establish assessment schedules and ensure timely, accurate assessments.
• Coordinate resident care plans with regulatory requirements and interdisciplinary team.
• Initiate Medicare coverage for newly qualified residents and handle denial letters when necessary.
• Educate, train and assist nursing staff regarding MDS processes and documentation.
• Ensure all 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 skills

Organizational skills

Assessment skills

Team coordination

Education

Massachusetts RN or LPN license

Job description

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 licensedMassachusetts RN or LPN

Minimum1 year of experienceas a MDS Coordinator

Strong communication, organizational, and assessment skills

Why RegalCare of Wakefield,?

Supportive, collaborative team environment

Opportunities for professional growth

Comprehensive benefits package