RN MDS Coordinator | Lead Nursing Care & Compliance

Dallam-Hartley Counties Hospital District; Dalhart (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallam-Hartley Counties Hospital District is seeking an Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)/MDS Coordinator to assist the Director of Nursing in planning, organizing, developing, and directing the Nursing Home Nursing Department. The role ensures accurate and timely MDS assessments, care planning, reimbursement optimization, and compliance with CMS and facility regulations.

The ADON/MDS Coordinator will oversee MDS scheduling, admissions, discharges, and quarterly measures, leading care plan

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted Texas Registered Nurse (RN) license required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of nursing experience in a long‑term care or skilled nursing preferred.
• Previous supervisory or nursing leadership experience preferred.
• Previous MDS experience strongly preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of CMS MDS, RAI Manual, Medicare, Medicaid, and reimbursement processes.
• Strong understanding of Texas long‑term care regulations.
• Proficient with electronic health records and Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, organizing, developing, and directing the overall operations of the Nursing Home Nursing Department to ensure high quality resident care.
• Ensure accurate and timely completion of MDS assessments, care planning, and reimbursement optimization.
• Coordinate MDS scheduling, admissions, discharges, and quarterly measures with a focus on compliance and timelines.
• Lead care plan meetings, involve family and residents, and ensure proper documentation of decisions.

Job description

Dallam-Hartley Counties Hospital District is seeking an Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)/MDS Coordinator to assist the Director of Nursing in planning, organizing, developing, and directing the Nursing Home Nursing Department. The role ensures accurate and timely MDS assessments, care planning, reimbursement optimization, and compliance with CMS and facility regulations.

The ADON/MDS Coordinator will oversee MDS scheduling, admissions, discharges, and quarterly measures, leading care plan