MDS Coordinator

Duties

• Coordinate the completion of the MDS assessment process for all residents according to federal and state regulations and facility polices.

• Conduct comprehensive resident pre-assessment and/or assessment using standardized assessment tools, gathering information on residents’ physical, psychological and psychosocial status.

• Collaborate with team members including registered nurses, therapists, social workers, and dietary staff, to gather assessment data and develop individualized care plans.

• Ensure accuracy and completeness of MDS assessments, reviewing documentation for completeness, consistency, and compliance with regulatory requirements.

• Coordinate the scheduling of MDS assessments and ensure timely completion of assessments for new admission, quarterly reviews, significant change assessments, and discharge assessments.

• Utilize MDS software to enter assessment data, generate reports, and maintain resident records in compliance with regulatory requirements.

• Monitor changes in residents’ condition and update MDS assessments as needed to reflect changes in care needs and ensure accuracy of reimbursement levels.

• Participate in care conferences and team meetings to discuss residents’ care plans, progress, and any changes in condition or care needs.

• Collaborate with billing and reimbursement staff to ensure accuracy of Medicare, Medicaid, and insurance billing based on MDS assessment data.

• Provide education and training to staff members on MDS assessment protocols, documentation requirements, and regulator changes.

• Complete reports and assignments accurately and adhere to established time schedules.

• Perform all other duties assigned.

Requirements

Job

Requirements

• Valid license as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Practical Nurse License (LPN) in the state where work is performed.

• Any experience working as an RN in a healthcare setting. With experience in MDS coordination preferred.

• Strong clinical assessment skills and knowledge of nursing principles, procedures, and best practices in long-term care.

• Proficiency in MDS software and electronic health record systems.

• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Understanding of federal and state regulations governing MDS assessments, reimbursement system, and skilled nursing facility operations.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skill, with the ability to collaborate effectively with team members, residents and their families.

• Attention to detail and accuracy in documentation with a commitment to maintain compliance with regulatory requirements.

• Ability to build rapport with patients through a compassionate and caring demeanor.

Physical

Requirements

• Work performed in a medical setting due to the need to work in person with residents.

• Must be able to sit, stand, bend, reach, talk, hear, stoop, kneel, crouch, stretch, and twist.

• Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination for using computers, entering data into MDS software, and completing documentation.

• Stamina to stand and move about the facility to perform frequent rounds and conduct resident assessments.

• Emotional resilience and ability to cope with the demands of coordinating MDS assessments and ensuring compliance with regulator reequipments.

• Visual acuity and auditory ability to assess residents’ condition, read medical records, and communicate effectively with staff and residents.

• Maintain regular attendance and timeliness as set forth within the work schedule designated by the department supervisor/manager.

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