MDS Coordinator

MDS Coordinator Skilled Nursing Center - 4.0 Chicopee, MA Job Details Full-time $30 - $50 an hour 4 hours ago Qualifications Long-term care regulations Electronic health records (EHR) management Maintaining patient confidentiality Professional ethics Technical Proficiency Quality data entry Full Job Description MDS Coordinator Full time, Salary up to $50 hourly all inclusive Manage the Minimum Data Set assessments in a long-term care facility, ensuring accurate patient evaluations, care planning, and regulatory compliance. Role Overview Being part of a team responsible for overseeing the assessment and clinical reimbursement process. The primary goal is to evaluate residents' health, quality of care, and well-being, ensuring that all documentation is accurate, timely, and compliant with state and federal regulations.

Key Responsibilities Assessment Management:

Complete MDS forms for each resident, including initial intake, quarterly, annual, and significant change assessments

Care Planning:

Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams such as nurses, physicians, therapists, and social workers—to develop and update individualized care plans based on assessment data

Regulatory Compliance:

Ensure all assessments meet federal and state guidelines, including OBRA and Medicare requirements, and submit data to systems

Data Collection and Documentation:

Conduct resident, family, and staff interviews, perform physical assessments, and review medical records to gather accurate information

Team Coordination:

Facilitate interdisciplinary meetings, communicate schedule changes, and educate staff on MDS requirements and documentation standards

Resident and Family Interaction:

Explain care plans, address concerns, and provide guidance on the level of care provided

Quality Monitoring:

Track patient progress, update care plans as needed, and participate in audits or inspections to maintain high-quality care

Required Skills and Qualifications Nursing Experience:

2-3 years of general nursing experience (LPN or RN)

Clinical Knowledge:

Strong understanding of clinical assessment, care planning, and healthcare regulations

Technical Skills:

Proficiency in data entry, electronic health records, and MDS software systems

Soft Skills:

Attention to detail, effective communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and the ability to manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines

Professionalism:

Compassion, patience, and sensitivity to residents' needs, while maintaining confidentiality and ethical standards Equal opportunity employer all qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.