MDS Coordinator | RN/LVN - Impactful Care & Compliance

Paradigm at The Brazos; Richmond (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Vision insurance

Job summary

Paradigm at the Brazos in Richmond, TX is seeking a motivated MDS Coordinator (LVN/RN) to join our team. The MDS Coordinator will manage MDS status, schedule required assessments (OBRA, Medicare PPS, Medicaid), and coordinate with departments and families to ensure accurate care plans.

The role requires a current TX nursing license (RN or LVN) and prior long-term care experience, including RAI processes. Strong leadership, organizational skills, and PC literacy are essential.

Qualifications

• Current, unencumbered active nursing license in TX (RN or LVN).
• 2+ years of long-term care experience preferred.
• 6 months of rehabilitative/restorative nursing experience preferred.
• 2 years of experience with the RAI process preferred.
• Ability to make independent decisions; strong leadership & organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain current MDS status for each resident in accordance with laws and facility policy.
• Schedule residents for OBRA, Medicare PPS, and Medicaid assessments and coordinate with departments and families.
• Monitor clinical systems for changes affecting MDS and coordinate reassessment.
• Set ARD with interdisciplinary team to reflect resident needs and services.
• Complete MDS and CAAs accurately according to procedures.
• Attend daily Casemix, weekly Utilization Review, and monthly Triple Check meetings.
• Maintain active assessments in the record for at least 15 months.
• Transmit MDS data electronically to state per regulations and standards.
• Provide education to residents/families/caregivers when needed.
• Assist with surveys and plan-of-care discussions to achieve wellbeing.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Communication

Decision making

Team coordination

Computer literacy

Education

Nursing License (RN/LVN)

Tools

Point Click Care

Job description

Paradigm at the Brazos in Richmond, TX is seeking a motivated MDS Coordinator (LVN/RN) to join our team. The MDS Coordinator will manage MDS status, schedule required assessments (OBRA, Medicare PPS, Medicaid), and coordinate with departments and families to ensure accurate care plans.

The role requires a current TX nursing license (RN or LVN) and prior long-term care experience, including RAI processes. Strong leadership, organizational skills, and PC literacy are essential.