MDS Coordinator — Senior Care QA & Care Plan Lead

Presbyterian Communities of South Carolina; Lexington (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits package

Generous PTO

Career advancement opportunities

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Employer-paid life and long-term-disb.

Job summary

The Columbia Presbyterian Community in Columbia, SC seeks a dedicated MDS Coordinator to ensure accurate MDS assessments, care plans, and regulatory compliance while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to deliver compassionate resident care.

You will lead RAI processes and support Medicare considerations, driving QA initiatives and quality resident outcomes within a values-driven nonprofit community.

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse in the State of South Carolina.
• Two years of clinical experience in the healthcare setting.
• One year of experience in a long-term care setting.
• One year of experience as MDS Coordinator.
• Strong clinical assessment skills.
• Intermediate computer skills.
• CPR certification.
• Valid SC Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee clinical care programs in compliance with organizational standards, SC Nurse Practice Act, and federal certification guidelines.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the survey process, educate and assist the staff in becoming aware and comfortable with the process.
• Coordinate and oversee individualized care plans, ensuring nursing care aligns with resident wishes, advance directives, and all regulatory requirements.
• Drive quality improvement through planning, implementing, and evaluating QA initiatives.
• Support admissions by assessing resident needs to ensure appropriate community care placement.
• Coordinate the interdisciplinary team in implementing the RAI process in accordance with current federal and state rules, regulations and guidelines.
• Ensure accurate completion of assessments and care plans through interdisciplinary review and communication with staff, physicians, and families
• Support Medicare coverage decisions, set ARDs, and ensure compliance with Medicare requirements
• Disseminate any new or updated materials involving the RAI process to the interdisciplinary team.
• Ensure timely electronic submission and general validity of all MDS’s to the federal and state database.

Skills

RN/LPN license in SC

Clinical assessment skills

Intermediate computer skills

CPR certified

SC Driver’s License

Job description

The Columbia Presbyterian Community in Columbia, SC seeks a dedicated MDS Coordinator to ensure accurate MDS assessments, care plans, and regulatory compliance while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to deliver compassionate resident care.

You will lead RAI processes and support Medicare considerations, driving QA initiatives and quality resident outcomes within a values-driven nonprofit community.