MDS Coordinator

1 week ago

New Harmony, Indiana, United States Premier Healthcare of New Harmony Full time

Summary/Objective

The MDS Coordinator plays a critical role in ensuring the accuracy, timeliness, and compliance of all Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments in accordance with CMS regulations and facility policies. This position serves as the primary liaison for interdisciplinary care planning and ensures that resident assessments drive individualized, person-centered care while supporting optimal reimbursement under PDPM. The MDS Coordinator safeguards the health, safety, dignity, and quality of life of residents in our long-term care facility.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Assessment & Documentation
  • Coordinate, schedule, and complete all MDS assessments in accordance with CMS guidelines and facility policy.
  • Ensure accuracy of coding and documentation to reflect residents' clinical conditions, functional status, and needs.
  • Audit medical records for accuracy and completeness, ensuring supporting documentation for reimbursement and regulatory compliance.
  • Care Planning
  • Lead and facilitate interdisciplinary care plan meetings, ensuring input from nursing, therapy, dietary, social services, and activities.
  • Translate MDS data into individualized, resident-centered care plans.
  • Monitor and update care plans based on changes in residents' conditions.
  • Compliance & Quality
  • Ensure compliance with CMS, IDPH, and all state/federal regulations related to MDS and care planning.
  • Support Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) initiatives by analyzing data and identifying trends from MDS reports.
  • Participate in surveys and audits, providing documentation and clarification as required.
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  • Serve as a key resource for staff regarding MDS requirements and care planning processes.
  • Provide education and training to nursing staff and C.N.A.s on accurate documentation practices that support MDS coding.
  • Collaborate with therapy, dietary, and social services to ensure accurate representation of resident status.
  • Reimbursement & Financial Integrity
  • Ensure accurate MDS completion to support appropriate reimbursement under PDPM.
  • Communicate with billing and financial departments regarding assessment schedules and RUG/PDPM classifications.

Supervisory Responsibility

  • Provides guidance to nursing staff, therapy, and interdisciplinary team members regarding MDS documentation and care planning requirements.

Work Environment

  • Operates within a skilled nursing/long-term care facility.
  • Regularly interacts with residents, families, interdisciplinary team members, and regulatory surveyors.
  • May be exposed to infectious diseases and requires adherence to infection control protocols.

Physical Demands

  • Frequent walking, standing, bending, and lifting up to 50 lbs.
  • Ability to sit for extended periods to complete documentation.
  • Regular use of computer systems and medical records software.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

  • Full-time; schedule based on facility needs.
  • Must be available for rotating on-call duties, survey support, and occasional weekend/holiday coverage.

Required Education and Experience

  • Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
  • Current State License as a Registered Nurse (RN).
  • CPR Certification.
  • Minimum one year experience in a long-term care setting.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of CMS regulations and MDS/RAI processes.

Preferred Education and Experience

  • At least two years' experience in MDS coordination in a skilled nursing facility.
  • Familiarity with PDPM reimbursement and Medicare/Medicaid guidelines.
  • Knowledge of IDPH regulations and Joint Commission standards.

Other Duties

This job description is not designed to cover every duty, activity, or responsibility. Duties may change at any time in response to regulatory updates, facility needs, or resident care priorities.

Pay: $42.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off

Work Location: In person

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