MDS Coordinator

MDS Coordinator (RN or LPN) – The Architect of Care

Pay: Starting at $43/hr (RN) or $40/hr (LPN)
Schedule: Full-Time / Day Shift

Precision, Strategy, and Impact

Are you a detail-oriented nurse who loves the "puzzle" of clinical documentation and care planning? As our MDS Coordinator
, you are the vital link between resident care and facility excellence. You ensure that every resident has a roadmap to wellness (Care Plans) and that the facility is accurately recognized for the high-level care we provide through the Minimum Data Set (MDS).

• Competitive Pay: Strong starting rates based on your license.
• Full Benefits: Comprehensive Health, Vision, and Dental insurance.
• Culture of Excellence: We live by our values:
  Family, Ownership, Responsibility, Celebration, and Experience.

• MDS Management: Coordinate, record, and monitor all MDS assessments in strict accordance with CMS guidelines and PPS rules.
• Care Planning: Lead the development of interdisciplinary, written plans of care with measurable objectives for every resident.
• Financial Stewardship: Understand and apply concepts of RUG IV and state case mix to ensure accurate reimbursement and avoid payment penalties.
• Family & Team Liaison: Coordinate patient/family care conferences and act as the primary communicator between medical staff, families, and payor sources.
• Quality Oversight: Monitor quality metrics and reporting programs to identify trends and implement improvement actions.
• Staff
  
  Education:
  
  Empower your team by providing education on supportive documentation and late-loss ADLs.

• Education: Graduate of an accredited RN or LPN program.
• Licensure: Active Arizona State RN or LPN license.
• Certification: CPR certification (required upon hire).
• Experience: 6 months in a long-term care environment preferred.
• Skills: Expert knowledge of CMS guidelines, excellent multitasker, and a "person-centered" approach to care documentation.