RN MDS Coordinator — Impactful Quality & Compliance Leader

RegalCare at Courtyard Medford; Medford (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Professional development

Supportive environment

Meaningful work

Job summary

RegalCare at Courtyard Medford is seeking a dedicated RN MDS Coordinator to lead resident assessments and care planning in accordance with state requirements and our facility goals. This role emphasizes accuracy, compliance, and compassionate resident care.

You will coordinate MDS/PPS/PDPM processes, maintain up-to-date policies, liaise with managed care providers, support QA initiatives, participate in surveys, and assist with discharge planning as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating resident assessments (MDS/PPS/PDPM) per current rules.
• Ability to develop and update policies governing resident assessments and care plans.
• Strong collaboration with care teams and managed care providers.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and coordinate the development and completion of resident assessments (MDS/PPS/PDPM) by current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the resident assessment, including the CAAs.
• Maintain and periodically update written policies and procedures that govern the development, use, and implementation of the resident assessments (MDS/PPS/PDPM) and care plan.
• Coordinate clinical resident updates to managed care providers.
• Perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, etc., as necessary.
• Develop, implement, and maintain an ongoing quality assurance program for the resident assessment/care plans.
• Assist the resident and Discharge Planning Coordinator in completing the care plan portion of the resident’s discharge plan.
• Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies.
• Monitor the facility’s QI and QM reports ensuring that appropriate corrective action can be implemented when potential problem areas occur.
• Ensure that all assessments are completed and transmitted promptly. Report problem areas to the administrator.
• Ensure that a current copy of the MDS Instructor’s Manual is available to persons completing portions of the resident assessments.
• Review the facility’s Casper Reports with the facility administrator and Regional Director of Clinical Reimbursement to ensure proper follow-up as directed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job description

RegalCare at Courtyard Medford is seeking a dedicated RN MDS Coordinator to lead resident assessments and care planning in accordance with state requirements and our facility goals. This role emphasizes accuracy, compliance, and compassionate resident care.

You will coordinate MDS/PPS/PDPM processes, maintain up-to-date policies, liaise with managed care providers, support QA initiatives, participate in surveys, and assist with discharge planning as needed.