MDS Coordinator- Ponderosa Villa

Cascades Healthcare; Crawford (NE); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) match

Insurance options

PTO

Job summary

Ponderosa Villa in Crawford, Nebraska is seeking a dedicated MDS Coordinator for a full-time, Monday–Friday position. You will manage MDS 3.0 processes, coordinate Medicare/Medicaid case management, and oversee resident assessments to support compliant, high-quality care.

Candidates must be a licensed Registered Nurse in Nebraska with strong attention to detail, excellent communication, and solid computer skills.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with a current Nebraska RN license
• Extensive knowledge in MDS
• One year of MDS experience in a skilled nursing/long-term care facility
• Prior clinical experience in a long-term care setting
• Extraordinary attention-to-detail, capable of directing other people and managing schedules
• Excellent communication skills, expert at working cooperatively as a member of team
• Flexible and decisive, responding quickly in high-pressure situations and completing work in a timely, accurate manner
• Solid basic computer skills
• Proficiency in MDS 3.0

Responsibilities

• Responsible to assign ICD-10 CM diagnosis codes to the residents' medical conditions
• Accountable for case management of Medicare Part A and insurance case management
• Expertly assess nursing home residents' needs, and coordinating personalized, resident-driven care based on those assessments
• Oversee the patient assessment process, setting assessment schedules and assuring that assessments are done in an accurate and timely manner
• Make Recommendations and transmit assessments to the Dept. of Health. Review the results to make policy and procedural recommendations to the management staff
• Coordinate patient care plan in accordance with regulatory requirements. Ensure that appropriate facility resources are made available to patients and that patient care is delivered effectively
• Create the schedule for all Medicare and Medicaid including:
• Start Medicare coverage for newly qualified patients and/or send out denial letters
• Keep updated on regulatory changes in Medicare coverage and help determine documents needed for Medicaid reimbursement.

Skills

MDS 3.0

RN license NE

MDS knowledge

Care coordination

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Team leadership

Education

Nebraska RN license

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

Ponderosa Villa | Crawford, Nebraska

Full-time | Monday - Friday

Ponderosa Villa is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation community where compassionate care and professional growth go hand in hand. We proudly serve residents who depend on us for both long-term and short-term care, and we're always interested in connecting with dedicated professionals who share our commitment to excellence.

If you're looking for a workplace with a supportive team, appreciative residents, and opportunities to grow your career, Ponderosa Villa may be the right fit for you.

What you'll do:

• Responsible to assign ICD-10 CM diagnosis codes to the residents' medical conditions
• Accountable for case management of Medicare Part A and insurance case management
• Expertly assess nursing home residents' needs, and coordinating personalized, resident-driven care based on those assessments
• Oversee the patient assessment process, setting assessment schedules and assuring that assessments are done in an accurate and timely manner
• Make Recommendations and transmit assessments to the Dept. of Health. Review the results to make policy and procedural recommendations to the management staff
• Coordinate patient care plan in accordance with regulatory requirements. Ensure that appropriate facility resources are made available to patients and that patient care is delivered effectively
• Create the schedule for all Medicare and Medicaid including:
• Start Medicare coverage for newly qualified patients and/or send out denial letters
• Keep updated on regulatory changes in Medicare coverage and help determine documents needed for Medicaid reimbursement.

What we offer:

• Competitive hourly paybased on experience
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options
• Generouspaidtime off(PTO)

What we're looking for:

• Registered Nurse with a current Nebraska RN license
• Extensive knowledge in MDS
• One year of MDS experience in a skilled nursing/long-term care facility
• Prior clinical experience in a long-term care setting
• Extraordinary attention-to-detail, capable of directing other people and managing schedules
• Excellent communication skills, expert at working cooperatively as a member of team
• Flexible and decisive, responding quickly in high-pressure situations and completing work in a timely, accurate manner
• Solid basic computer skills
• Proficiency in MDS 3.0

Why us:

Our professionals care for a geriatric population that depends on consistent, knowledgeable, and compassionate care. We value teamwork, respect, and professional development-and we're proud of the supportive environment we've built.

If you're an experienced MDS Coordinator who takes pride in providing quality care and wants to be part of a supportive, people-first team, we'd love to hear from you.