Minimum Data Set (MDS) Coordinator Louisville, KY

Kaizen Lab Inc.; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Continuing education support

Uniforms provided

Discounted Verizon plan

Free TARC passes

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Louisville, Kentucky is seeking an experienced MDS Coordinator (RN) to manage MDS processes in compliance with regulations. This full-time role requires active RN licensure in Kentucky and at least two years of clinical nursing experience. The ideal candidate will oversee MDS staff and ensure accurate assessments and submissions. A competitive benefits package is offered, along with educational support and a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Kentucky (KBN-verified).
• Minimum two years of clinical nursing experience.
• At least one year of long-term care or skilled nursing experience.
• Direct experience completing MDS assessments.
• Familiarity with RAI process, Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement, and state case mix models.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate the full MDS 3.0 assessment process.
• Ensure timely and accurate MDS submissions per guidelines.
• Participate in and lead interdisciplinary care plan meetings.
• Ensure timely and accurate MDS submissions per federal and state guidelines.
• Review, validate, and certify resident assessments for accuracy and compliance; participate in and lead interdisciplinary care plan meetings.
• Evaluate resident physical, psychosocial, and cognitive status.
• Document assessments using the electronic medical records system.
• Monitor and manage PDPM, case mix index, and ICD-10 coding.
• Lead restorative nursing programs and assess their effectiveness.
• Maintain knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, OBRA, and HIPAA compliance.
• Participate in survey readiness and reviews.
• May be required to fill in as an RN when necessary.

Skills

Active registered nurse (RN) license

Clinical nursing experience

Experience completing MDS assessments

Familiarity with RAI process

Strong knowledge of CMS regulations

Proficiency in EHR and MDS documentation

EHR proficiency

Education

RN license (KY)

Tools

MDS documentation platforms

Job description

MDS Coordinator (RN) – Long-Term Care

Full-time | Competitive Pay | Same Day Pay Available

Join a team of Passionate People Inspiring Lives.

At Masonic Homes Kentucky, our employees are the heart of our mission. We provide a supportive, inclusive workplace where clinical excellence and compassion are the standard.

We are looking for an experienced MDS Coordinator (RN) to be part of a larger, cohesive team of three MDS Coordinators, supporting the Masonic Homes Kentucky community on our beautiful campus. The position will manage the MDS process in compliance with CMS regulations, Medicare, Medicaid guidelines and state reimbursement models.

Why join Masonic Homes Kentucky?

• competitive benefits package
• continuing education and certification support
• uniforms provided
• discounted verizon plan
• free tarc passes

What you’ll do:

• oversee and coordinate the full mds 3.0 assessment process
• oversee MDS staff; be on call only 1 out of every 8 weeks
• manage quality measures
• ensure timely and accurate mds submissions per federal and state guidelines
• review, validate, and certify resident assessments for accuracy and complianceparticipate in and lead interdisciplinary care plan meetings
• evaluate resident physical, psychosocial, and cognitive status
• document assessments using the electronic medical records system
• monitor and manage PDPM, case mix index (cmi), and icd-10 coding
• lead restorative nursing programs and assess their effectiveness
• maintain knowledge of medicare, medicaid, obra, and hipaa compliance
• participate in survey readiness and reviews
• may be required to fill in as an RN when necessary

What you’ll bring:

• active registered nurse (RN) license in Kentucky (KBN-verified)
• minimum two years of clinical nursing experience
• at least one year of long-term care or skilled nursing experience
• direct experience completing mds assessments
• familiarity with RAI process, medicare/medicaid reimbursement, and state case mix models
• strong knowledge of cms regulations, quality measure, and restorative care
• proficiency in EHR and MDS documentation platforms