QUALIFICATIONS FOR MDS COORDINATOR:

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing (RN, BSN, or LPN)
• Current/active RN license
• Minimum 3 years clinical experience in long-term care
• Prior MDS/RAI experience - required
• Strong clinical assessment skills
• Knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid regulations

• Ensure timely and accurate MDS assessments.
• Verify compliance with regulatory requirements and deadlines.
• Supervise MDS data entry and transmission.
• Resolve issues with data and validation.
• Prepare and present reports to the Director of Nursing (DON).
• Provide feedback and address operational concerns.
• Participate in facility surveys and audits.
• Assist with audit responses and maintain regulatory compliance.
• Stay updated on Medicare and Medicaid regulations.
• Support MDS-related quality improvement initiatives.