MDS Coordinator
Prestonwood Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
Plano, TX
RN · Clinical Documentation & Utilization Review Nurses · Administrative & Consulting Nurses
Posted Jun 10 · Not open to new grads
- Unit
- Rehab
What the listing says
Role
- Schedule
- 5 a week
- Term
- Permanent
- Setting
- Skilled Nursing
- Accepts
- RN
- Experience
- 2+ years
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About this role
Prestonwood Rehabilitation & Nursing Center: An award winning Nursing and Rehabilitation center featured in U. S. News, has an opening for a full-time MDS Coordinator.
- *Job Title:* MDS Coordinator
- *Location:* Plano, Texas
- *Job Type:* Full-Time
*Position
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Summary
* We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented MDS Coordinator (LVN or RN) to join our skilled nursing and long-term care team. The MDS Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process, ensuring accurate and timely completion of MDS assessments, and supporting compliance with federal and Texas state regulations.
*Key
Responsibilities
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- Coordinate and complete Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments in accordance with federal and state guidelines
- Ensure timely and accurate submission of MDS assessments to regulatory agencies
- Develop, review, and update resident care plans based on assessment findings
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality resident care
- Monitor and maintain compliance with CMS regulations and Texas state requirements
- Participate in care plan meetings with residents and families as needed
- Conduct audits to ensure documentation accuracy and regulatory compliance
- Provide education and guidance to staff regarding MDS processes and documentation
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Qualifications
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- Active Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Texas
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in a skilled nursing or long-term care setting
- Prior MDS Coordinator experience preferred
- Strong knowledge of RAI process, PDPM, and CMS guidelines
- Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
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Benefits
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- Competitive salary
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
- Retirement plan options
*Work
Schedule
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- Monday–Friday
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Physical Setting
- Long term care
- Nursing home
- Rehabilitation center
License/
Certification
- RN (Required)
- LVN (Required)
Work Location: In person
Application details and notices
*equal employment opportunity*
Employees are hired based solely on individual merit, experience, attitude, reference verification, and criminal background check. Prestonwood Rehabilitation and Nursing Center (PRNC) will not tolerate nor condone discrimination due to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. PRNC will comply with local, state, and federal laws pertaining to employment. Furthermore, PRNC will not discriminate due to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin or disability when making decisions regarding termination of employment.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
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“*Qualifications:* * Active Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Texas * Minimum of 2 years of experience in a skilled nursing or long-term care setting * Prior MDS Coordinator…” · from this posting
Requirements
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- Active Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Texas
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in a skilled nursing or long-term care setting
- Prior MDS Coordinator experience preferred
- Strong knowledge of RAI process, PDPM, and CMS guidelines
- Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
Benefits highlights
- Paid holidays
- Retirement plan
- AWHEP
Place
- City
- Plano, TX
- Median rent
- $1,841/mo
- Local household income
- $112,253/yr
- State price level
- 3% below the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities
all local households, not nurse pay
Texas index 97.1, where 100 is the national average.
Plano is a polished Dallas-area suburb known for top-rated schools, corporate headquarters, and family-friendly master-planned neighborhoods. The Legacy West district offers upscale dining and shopping, while nearby Arbor Hills Nature Preserve provides a green retreat. A comfortable, commute-friendly home base for nurses seeking suburban stability with big-city access.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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