MDS Coordinator Nurse

Yborcityrehab; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) Retirement Plan

Flexible Scheduling

Overtime Opportunities

Telemedicine Access

Job summary

Ybor City Center for Rehabilitation and Healing is seeking an MDS Coordinator Nurse to manage the RAI process and ensure timely, compliant MDS submissions. You will coordinate PPS/Medicaid case mix meetings and work with the care team to optimize resident outcomes in a supportive, facility-based setting.

The role requires meticulous documentation, adherence to CMS/OBRA guidelines, and collaboration across nursing, therapy, and ancillary staff.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating MDS processes and creating MDS components.
• Familiarity with OBRA, CMS guidelines and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to communicate effectively with interdisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Maintain MDS status for all residents in accordance with state and federal guidelines.
• Schedule and coordinate OBRA, Medicare PPS and Medicaid assessments.
• Communicate schedules to departments and families as required.
• Monitor patient/resident condition and coordinate reassessment plans.
• Lead ARD scheduling with the interdisciplinary team to reflect care needs.
• Ensure accurate completion of MDS and related documentation.

Skills

MDS coordination

Regulatory compliance (OBRA/CMS)

Attention to detail

Job description

Now Hiring: MDS Coordinator Nurse:

Ybor City Center for Rehabilitation and Healing is an 80-bed Skilled Nursing Facility offering post-acute healing and rehabilitation facility conveniently located in Tampa, FL. We are located at 1709 N Taliaferro Ave, Tampa, FL.

Why Work For Us? Because We Offer Our Employees:

• Daily Pay – Work today, get paid today!
• Health Insurance – through Blue Cross Blue Shield
• Dental Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off Holiday Pay
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Flexible Scheduling
• Direct Deposit
• Opportunities for Overtime
• Doctegrity – 24/ 7 telemedicine access for employees and families
• Wonderschool – Support for child care and early education options
• Panda Perks Benefits – Financial wellness tools, employee discounts, and more
• Comfortable Staffing Ratios
• A Supportive Team Environment – where everyone is treated with respect, dignity, and compassion
• Proud Partner of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers – join the spirited KARE KREWE of Ybor City!

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MDS Coordinator Summary Description:

The MDS Coordinator under the direction of the Administrator or Director of Nursing, is responsible for coordinating the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process including completion of an accurate Minimum Data Set (MDS) and development of the Interdisciplinary Plan of Care. Additionally, this individual will lead the daily Medicare Prospective Payment System (PPS)/Medicaid Case mix Meeting. These duties are to be performed in a timely manner consistent with Centers for Medicare Medicaid (CMS) guidelines and policies and procedures. This individual also establishes and maintains positive relationships with all members of the healthcare team.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Maintains current MDS status of each patient/resident, in accordance with all state and federal guidelines, including the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA), Medicare PPS and any Medicaid payment system, as applicable.
• Schedules patients/residents for appropriate OBRA, Medicare PPS and/or Medicaid required assessments.
• Communicates schedule to all other departments and families, as required.
• Monitors clinical systems for changes in patient/resident condition.
• Responds to patient/resident change in condition by coordinating patient/resident re‑assessment and re‑evaluation plan of care.
• Strategically sets assessment reference date (ARD), in conjunction with the interdisciplinary team, to capture needs, care and services delivered to most accurately reflect the status of the patient/resident.
• Accurately completes portions of MDS and CAAs as assigned, in accordance. with policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Assures compliance with federal, state, Medicare and Medicaid regulations, and facility policies and procedures as related to completion of an accurate electronic submission in a timely manner and coordination of the RAI process.
• Coordinates and develops plan of care as required.
• Monitors MDS and care plan documentation on all patients/residents, assuring that complete, orderly and chronological documentation is maintained in the file.
• Maintains Medicare Certifications /Re-Certifications
• Participates in QAPI /QM process
• Maintains proficiency in software programs for MDS completion and is able to access and utilize appropriate reports.