The MDS Coordinator role, filled by a Registered Nurse, focuses on managing regulatory assessments and care planning within a post-acute care facility. Key responsibilities include coordinating the completion and submission of accurate MDS assessments and care plans in compliance with CMS regulations, educating staff on documentation updates, and reviewing validation reports to ensure timely billing. The position offers the opportunity to work within an interdisciplinary team where professional judgment is valued, allowing the coordinator to make independent decisions to improve patient care processes. This role combines clinical nursing duties with administrative oversight in a setting that emphasizes integrity, compliance, and patient safety.
