MDS Coordinator (PCC) LVN (23753)

Cantex; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Performance-based bonus opportunities

Health, dental, vision insurance

Life insurance, disability, accident,

401(k) with company match

Generous PTO/Sick leave

Career growth opportunities

Vibrant company culture

Many more employee perks

Job summary

The MDS Coordinator role at Cantex oversees the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process to support Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement. You will manage MDS assessments, ensure documentation accuracy, coordinate care plans, and uphold regulatory compliance to support high-quality resident care.

You will work with the interdisciplinary team to align reimbursement with clinical delivery and federal/state guidelines, maintaining timely, accurate documentation and reporting.

Qualifications

• Current Texas nursing license (RN or LVN) required.
• Minimum 2 years of long-term care experience preferred.
• Must complete AANAC RAI Certification within 1 year of employment.
• Completion Certificate through HHSC RUG Online Training for Nursing Facilities.

Responsibilities

• Maintain compliance with State and Federal Medicare/Medicaid rules, regulations, and interpretations.
• Review pre-admission paperwork to ensure medical necessity.
• Attend daily weekday stand-up meetings.
• Coordinate Weekly Reimbursement Meetings with the Interdisciplinary Team to ensure reimbursement aligns with care delivery.
• Audit clinical records to ensure documentation accuracy; educate and train staff on documentation guidelines.
• Obtain and update Medicare‑qualifying diagnoses for Medicare Part A residents.
• Initiate and update physician certifications for Medicare Part A residents.

Skills

Nursing license (RN/LVN)

Long-term care experience

Documentation & communication

Regulatory knowledge

Report writing & care documentation

Staff training ability

Education

HHSC RUG Online Training CompletionCertificate

AANAC RAI Certification within 1 year

Job description

$10,000 SIGN-ON BONUS!!!

Location: Richardson, TX

Schedule: Full-time role with standard business hours

Reports to: Administrator / Director of Nursing

What We Offer You

• Competitive pay
• Performance‑based bonus opportunities
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Additional supplemental benefits (life insurance, disability, accident, etc.)
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous paid time off (PTO/Sick)
• Clear career growth and advancement opportunities
• A supportive and vibrant company culture
• Many more employee perks and benefits

Job Summary

The MDS Coordinator ensures accurate and compliant completion of the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process to support appropriate Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement. This role oversees MDS assessments, documentation accuracy, care plan coordination, and regulatory compliance. The MDS Coordinator plays a key role in maintaining high‑quality resident care, supporting interdisciplinary collaboration, and ensuring reimbursement aligns with clinical delivery and federal/state guidelines.

Qualifications

• Current, valid Texas nursing license (RN or LVN)
• At least 2 years of long‑term care experience preferred
• Acknowledgement of Completion Certificate through HHSC RUG Online Training for Nursing Facilities
• Must complete AANAC RAI Certification within 1 year of employment
• Strong communication, documentation, and delegation skills
• Ability to read, write, analyze, and interpret clinical documentation, regulations, and technical procedures
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, nursing progress notes, and care‑related documentation
• Ability to present information effectively to department heads, residents, families, physicians, and regulatory partners

Essential Functions

• Maintain compliance with all State and Federal Medicare/Medicaid rules, regulations, and published interpretations
• Review pre‑admission paperwork to ensure qualifying medical necessity
• Attend daily weekday stand‑up meetings
• Coordinate Weekly Reimbursement Meetings with the Interdisciplinary Team to ensure reimbursement aligns with care delivery
• Audit clinical records to ensure documentation accuracy; educate and train staff on documentation guidelines
• Obtain and update Medicare‑qualifying diagnoses for Medicare Part A residents
• Initiate and update physician certifications for Medicare Part A residents