MDS Coordinator LVN

StoneGate Senior Living, LLC; Texarkana (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Company Paid Life Insurance

401k Retirement Savings

Paid Time Off with Holidays

Job summary

Reunion Plaza Senior Care and Rehabilitation Center in Texarkana, TX seeks an MDS Coordinator (LVN) to oversee Medicaid/Medicare reimbursements, MDS/Care plans, and regulatory compliance. You will support patient care delivery and ensure high-quality, compassionate services in a senior care setting.

The role emphasizes accurate documentation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and timely handling of Medicare/Medicaid processes to optimize reimbursement and care outcomes.

Qualifications

• MDS coordination and care planning experience is preferred.
• Must hold an active LVN license in Texas and familiarity with MDS 3.0 processes.
• Strong documentation, communication, and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Maintain MDS/Care plan schedule for interdisciplinary team.
• Coordinate preparation of MDS and Care Plan per regulatory requirements.
• Track Medicare resident benefit days and coordinate with management for accurate billing.
• Respond to requests for information and appeals within time frames.
• Prepare Medicare denial letters for discharged residents as required.
• Assist in Medicaid documentation for reimbursement.

Skills

MDS coordination

Regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Documentation skills

Education

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) in Texas

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

MDS Coordinator (LVN)

Reunion Plaza Senior Care and Rehabilitation Center

Texarkana, TX

As the MDS Coordinator (LVN) your focus will be Medicaid and Medicare reimbursement. You will be responsible for the coordination and completion of clinical assessments, supporting documentation, care planning, and transmitting MDS 3.0, all as required by federal and state regulations. You will participate in and direct the delivery of patient care in accordance with facility clinical systems, regulatory requirements, and physician orders. You will be responsible for ensuring that the highest quality services are delivered in a customer-service-friendly environment.

You will play a key role in creating a positive patient experience by providing quality compassionate healthcare. Come be a key part of our mission to provide superior clinical care, rehabilitation, wellness, and supportive services that meet the wants, needs, and expectations of our patients and residents.

At Reunion Plaza Senior Care and Rehabilitation Center in Texarkana, TX we offer competitive compensation, health, dental, and vision insurance, company paid life insurance, holiday pay, paid time off, employee appreciation events and much more. Don't miss out on this exciting nursing opportunity. We look forward to you joining our team!

MDS Coordinator Responsibilities:

• Maintaining MDS/Care plan schedule for interdisciplinary team

• Coordinating preparation of MDS and Care Plan as per regulatory requirements

• Tracking Medicare resident benefit days, validating daily Medicare census, and coordinating this information with management to assure accurate billing

• Completing responses to requests for additional information from the intermediary and appeals decisions, when necessary, within established time frames

• Ensuring preparation of Medicare denial letters for each resident discharged from Medicare coverage within time limits imposed by Medicare guidelines

• Participating in the ongoing evaluation of documentation required for Medicaid reimbursement

MDS Coordinator Requirements:

• Current LVN license in the state of Texas

• 2+ years of experience in skilled nursing facility with previous experience in completing MDS's and Care Plans as an MDS Coordinator

• Demonstrated proficiency in the RAI / PPS processes

• Strong attention to detail, documentation, and resident assessment skills

• Good communication, clerical, organizational, and computer skills

Benefits:

• Medical Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Company Paid Life Insurance

• 401k Retirement Savings

• Supplemental Voluntary Benefits

• Paid Time Off with Cash-Out and Donation Options

• Paid Holidays

• Pay on Demand - Payday Advance

• Gym Membership and Fitness Program Discounts

• Employee Discounts on Everyday Purchases and Services

• Access to Automobile and Home Insurance Marketplace