MDS Coordinator - LVN/RN

HMG Healthcare; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Westview is seeking an experienced MDS Coordinator to join our team in Houston, TX. The role focuses on coordinating resident assessments, ensuring regulatory compliance, and maintaining accurate MDS documentation.

Ideal candidates bring MDS/PPS and PSSR experience, fluency with MDS 3.0, and familiarity with long-term care Medicaid workflows. Proficiency with MDS software such as Point Click Care is required.

Qualifications

• Must have 2 years of long term care experience.
• MDS/Tile experience required and MDS 3.0 fluency.
• Proficiency with MDS software and regulatory guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate resident assessments including admission, annual and quarterly reviews.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with Federal/State MDS guidelines.
• Monitor MDS and care plan documentation for accuracy.
• Maintain MDS software data entry and reporting accuracy.
• Lead interdisciplinary meetings for Medicaid and care planning.
• Update care plans based on current assessments.
• Generate Quality Indicators reports for leadership.
• Submit timely MDS data per standards.
• Attend professional development to stay current.
• Oversee ancillary data for billing reporting.

Skills

MDS/PPS experience

PSSR experience

Long-Term Care Medicaid knowledge

MDS 3.0 fluent

LVN or RN

Education

Texas RN/LVN license

Tools

PointClickCare

Job description

Westview is seeking an experienced MDS/PPS COORDINATOR to join our team!

• LVN or RN
• MUST HAVE MDS/PPS EXPERIENCE
• MUST HAVE PSSR EXPERIENCE
• Extensive knowledge with Long-Term Care Medicaid, MDS and Point Click Care necessary

MDS COORDINATOR

In this role, you will:

• Coordinate Resident Assessments: Oversee admission, annual, quarterly, Medicare, and change-of-condition assessments, while ensuring timely communication with nursing and other departments.
• Ensure Regulatory Compliance: Follow all Federal and State guidelines for comprehensive assessments (MDS).
• Monitor Documentation: Review MDS and care plan files for accuracy, thoroughness, and organization.
• Utilize MDS Software: Maintain expertise in software systems to ensure correct data entry and reporting.
• Lead Interdisciplinary Meetings: Attend and coordinate Medicaid, ITTM, and care plan meetings for smooth team communication.
• Update Care Plans: Adjust and revise care plans as needed based on current assessments and resident status.
• Provide Quality Reporting: Generate and distribute Quality Indicators Reports to leadership to support care improvement.
• Submit MDS Data: Ensure timely and accurate transmission of MDS assessments per reporting standards.
• Stay Current: Attend professional development sessions to keep up with industry standards and best practices.
• Oversee Ancillary Data: Collect and report ancillary services to corporate billing for accurate processing.

Knowledge / Experience:

• Must have 2 years of long term care experience
• Must have MDS / TILE experience
• Must be fluent in MDS 3.0

Licensure / Certifications:

• Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse in Texas.