MDS Coordinator (Registered Nurse/RN)
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onBlue Lot, NRG Parkway, Houston, Harris County, Texas, 77054, United States
About the Role
The RN MDS Coordinator serves as a critical liaison between clinical care and regulatory compliance within our post-acute care facility. This role exists to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of all Medicare/Medicaid documentation, directly impacting patient care quality and facility reimbursement. You will operate at the intersection of nursing practice and administrative precision, interpreting CMS RAI Manual regulations to guide the interdisciplinary team.
In this position, you will not only coordinate the completion of MDS Assessments, CAAs, and Care Plans but also act as an educator for direct care associates. Your day involves reviewing validation reports, identifying documentation gaps, and developing systems to prevent future errors. You will participate in daily PPS meetings and monthly triple checks, ensuring that every patient's condition is accurately reflected in the CMS QIES system before billing occurs. Beyond documentation, you will function as a staff nurse when required, demonstrating a positive attitude and excellent customer service while maintaining the highest standards of patient safety and confidentiality.
Our Commitment to Diversity
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and residents.
Work location
Work model: On-site
Blue Lot, NRG Parkway, Houston, Harris County, Texas, 77054, United States
Houston, Texas
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleCoordinate and submit accurate MDS Assessments, CCAs, and Care Plans per CMS regulations
- check_circleProvide education to direct care associates on CMS RAI Manual and Skilled Nursing Facility updates
- check_circleReview Final Validation Reports and attest assessments are accepted into CMS QIES prior to billing
- check_circleReview CMS Reports to identify late assessments and develop systems to prevent reoccurrence
- check_circleAssist with review of the Interdisciplinary Comprehensive Care Plan
- check_circleReport patient condition changes identified in MDS Assessments to the Director of Nursing
- check_circleAttend and participate in Daily PPS Meetings, Monthly Triple Check, and other required meetings
- check_circlePerform staff nurse functions as required and assist in patient evacuations
Requirements
- verifiedAssociate's or bachelor's degree in nursing
- verifiedActive Registered Nurse (RN) license
- verifiedTwo years nursing experience
- verifiedCRN C Certification
- verifiedCPR certification
- verifiedEnglish language proficiency
Nice to Have
Geriatric nursing experience
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Registered Nurse, Geriatric Nursing, CRN C Certification, CPR Certification, MDS Assessments, Care Plans, CMS Rai Manual Regulations, Skilled Nursing Facility Regulations, CMS Qies System, English Language.
Education: Associate's degree in nursing required; Bachelor's degree in nursing required.
Frequently asked questions about MDS Coordinator (Registered Nurse/RN) at Garden Terrace
What does a MDS Coordinator (Registered Nurse/RN) at Garden Terrace do?expand_more
Day-to-day, the MDS Coordinator (Registered Nurse/RN) at Garden Terrace will coordinate and submit accurate mds assessments, ccas, and care plans per cms regulations; provide education to direct care associates on cms rai manual and skilled nursing facility updates; review final validation reports and attest assessments are accepted into cms qies prior to billing; and review cms reports to identify late assessments and develop systems to prevent reoccurrence.
What are the requirements for this MDS Coordinator (Registered Nurse/RN) role?expand_more
To qualify for the MDS Coordinator (Registered Nurse/RN) at Garden Terrace position, applicants should have: Associate's or bachelor's degree in nursing; Active Registered Nurse (RN) license; Two years nursing experience; CRN C Certification; CPR certification; and English language proficiency.
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MDS Coordinator (Registered Nurse/RN) at Garden Terrace is based in Blue Lot, NRG Parkway, Houston, Harris County, Texas, 77054, United States. This is a on-site role.
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Garden Terrace has listed this MDS Coordinator (Registered Nurse/RN) role as on-site.
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MDS Coordinator (Registered Nurse/RN) at Garden Terrace typically requires 2+ years of relevant experience at the mid level level.
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Key skills for MDS Coordinator (Registered Nurse/RN) at Garden Terrace include Registered Nurse; Geriatric Nursing; CRN C Certification; CPR Certification; MDS Assessments; Care Plans; CMS Rai Manual Regulations; and Skilled Nursing Facility Regulations.
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Educational requirements for this role: Associate's degree in nursing required; and Bachelor's degree in nursing required.
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MDS Coordinator (Registered Nurse/RN) at Garden Terrace is part of the healthcare & nursing job category on Recrutus.