RN MDS Coordinator — Impactful Care & Compliance Lead

The Glen Retirement System; Shreveport (LA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

PTO

Holidays

403(b) Retirement Plan

Life insurance

Long-Term Disability

Job summary

The Glen Retirement System is seeking a dedicated MDS Coordinator to join our Nursing Leadership Team. This role ensures timely and accurate MDS assessments, CAAs, and resident care plans in compliance with federal and state regulations, supporting quality outcomes and appropriate reimbursement.

As a key member of a collaborative, resident-focused care environment, you will coordinate input from multiple disciplines, manage timelines, and mentor staff while upholding high standards of resident

Qualifications

• Louisiana RN or LPN license required.
• Long-term care and MDS experience preferred.
• Strong clinical assessment and documentation skills.
• Knowledge of MDS, CAAs, care planning, Quality Measures, and Case Mix Index.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient computer skills related to EMRs and MDS software.
• Willingness to work overtime and participate in on-call rotation as needed.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely and accurate completion of MDS assessments, CAAs, and care plans per RAI Manual.
• Initiate and complete MDS assessments for non-Medicare residents across shifts.
• Coordinate interdisciplinary input from nursing, dietary, social services, therapy, and activities.
• Develop and update baseline and comprehensive care plans based on resident needs and preferences.
• Schedule, lead, and follow up on care plan conferences; address concerns.
• Track assessment due dates and coordinate with therapy and Medicare staff for compliance.
• Ensure all required supporting documentation for MDS coding, quality measures, and reimbursement.
• Collaborate with DON and Administrator on Quality Measures and performance improvement.
• Participate in discharge planning, interdisciplinary rounds, and QAPI activities.
• Communicate changes in resident condition to physicians and coordinate plans of care.
• Assist with regulatory surveys, audits, and investigations.
• Serve as backup for facility submissions during high census periods.
• Provide clinical support, staff guidance, and education as needed.
• Function as a household nurse leader or assist in clinical emergencies when required.

Skills

RN/LPN license

MDS experience

Clinical assessment

Documentation skills

MDS/CAAs knowledge

Care planning

Quality measures

Case Mix Index

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Time management

EMR computer skills

Overtime/on-call

Tools

MDS software

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

The Glen Retirement System is seeking a dedicated MDS Coordinator to join our Nursing Leadership Team. This role ensures timely and accurate MDS assessments, CAAs, and resident care plans in compliance with federal and state regulations, supporting quality outcomes and appropriate reimbursement.

As a key member of a collaborative, resident-focused care environment, you will coordinate input from multiple disciplines, manage timelines, and mentor staff while upholding high standards of resident