MDS Coordinator RN

Blue Point Nursing and Rehab Center; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Point Nursing and Rehab Center in Baltimore is seeking an experienced MDS & Assessment Coordinator to complete and coordinate all MDS assessments (admission, quarterly, annual, significant change) and ensure timely submission in compliance with CMS guidelines.

The role collaborates with nursing, therapy, and other departments to develop individualized care plans, maintain regulatory compliance, support care planning, and participate in QAPI activities, surveys, and quality measures.

Responsibilities

• Complete and coordinate all MDS assessments (admission, quarterly, annual, significant change).
• Ensure accuracy and timely submission of MDS assessments in compliance with CMS guidelines.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings related to resident assessments.
• Collaborate with nursing, therapy, and other departments to develop individualized care plans.
• Ensure care plans reflect residents’ current needs, goals, and preferences.
• Update care plans based on assessment findings and changes in condition.
• Maintain compliance with all federal, state, and facility regulations related to MDS and care planning.
• Prepare for surveys and audits by ensuring documentation is complete and accurate.
• Stay updated on CMS/RUG/PDPM guidelines and changes.
• Review medical records to ensure supporting documentation aligns with MDS coding.
• Educate nursing staff on proper documentation practices.
• Identify and correct discrepancies in clinical documentation.
• Monitor case mix index (CMI) and reimbursement trends.
• Assist in maximizing reimbursement through accurate coding.
• Track and report quality measures and outcomes.
• Serve as a liaison between nursing, therapy, and billing departments.
• Communicate effectively with physicians and other healthcare professionals.
• Participate in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) activities.

Skills

MDS coordination

Regulatory knowledge

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation accuracy

CMS guidelines familiarity

Job description

Blue Point Nursing and Rehab Center - MDS & Assessment Coordination

Role Overview:

• Complete and coordinate all MDS assessments (admission, quarterly, annual, significant change).

• Ensure accuracy and timely submission of MDS assessments in compliance with CMS guidelines.

• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings related to resident assessments.

• Care Planning

  • Collaborate with nursing, therapy, and other departments to develop individualized care plans.

  • Ensure care plans reflect residents’ current needs, goals, and preferences.

  • Update care plans based on assessment findings and changes in condition.

• Regulatory Compliance

  • Maintain compliance with all federal, state, and facility regulations related to MDS and care planning.

  • Prepare for surveys and audits by ensuring documentation is complete and accurate.

  • Stay updated on CMS/RUG/PDPM guidelines and changes.

• Clinical Documentation

  • Review medical records to ensure supporting documentation aligns with MDS coding.

  • Educate nursing staff on proper documentation practices.

  • Identify and correct discrepancies in clinical documentation.

• Reimbursement & Quality Measures

  • Monitor case mix index (CMI) and reimbursement trends.

  • Assist in maximizing reimbursement through accurate coding.

  • Track and report quality measures and outcomes.

• Collaboration & Communication

  • Serve as a liaison between nursing, therapy, and billing departments.

  • Communicate effectively with physicians and other healthcare professionals.

  • Participate in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) activities.