MDS Coordinator

Come Join Our Healthcare Family!!

Do you want stability and longevity in your career? Are you dedicated to resident care and looking for competitive compensation?! If YES... Watertown Health Care Center is looking for YOU!

Watertown Health Care Center is a skilled nursing home facility and takes pride in providing our residents with an amazing experience. We have an incredible tight-knit family of caregivers that serves our residents everyday with compassion, care and a positive attitude! We value and work hard to appreciate our caregivers because we recognize they are the foundation of our organization. We would love for you to join that family!

Benefits of MDS Coordinator position:

• Health, Dental and Vision offerings
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off
• Great Work Environment
• 401k matched at 10%
• Flexible Hours (8 hour shifts)
• Paid Holidays
• Same day pay with Tapcheck
• Job location: Watertown, WI

Summary

The MDS Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment and care planning process in accordance with state and federal regulations. This role ensures accurate and timely completion of assessments that impact resident care, reimbursement (PDPM), and quality measures. The MDS Coordinator works closely with the interdisciplinary team (IDT) to maintain compliance and promote optimal resident outcomes.

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Coordinate and complete timely MDS assessments (initial, quarterly, annual, and significant change).
• Ensure all MDS data is accurate, complete, and compliant with CMS regulations.
• Submit MDS assessments through the CMS QIES ASAP system.
• Collaborate with the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) to develop and update individualized resident care plans.
• Lead or participate in resident care plan meetings.
• Monitor PDPM classifications to ensure accurate reimbursement and documentation.
• Train and educate nursing and clinical staff on documentation best practices related to MDS and care planning.
• Conduct audits of clinical documentation to support MDS coding and identify discrepancies.
• Monitor Quality Measures (QMs) and assist in implementing quality improvement initiatives.
• Maintain current knowledge of MDS 3.0 guidelines, state and federal regulations, and facility policies.
• Prepare for and participate in state and federal surveys and respond to deficiencies.
• Maintain confidentiality of all resident records and information.

Other Duties

• Assist the immediate supervisor with various administrative tasks to support department operations as directed: may also be assigned special projects.
• Perform tasks which are supportive in nature to the essential functions of the job, but which may be altered or redesigned depending upon individual circumstances.
• Meet ongoing requirements to maintain current certified nursing assistant certifications.
• Certified Nursing Assistant
• Interacts with residents, families, visitors, facility and corporate staff.
• Carries out other tasks as requested in situations where hands-on intervention/participation may be required.
• May be required to work rotating shifts, holidays, weekends, additional hours, and in different positions as the facility's needs require.
• Must practice good personal hygiene and follow the dress code requirements.
• Must provide annual verification of a negative TB skin test as required.
• Support an atmosphere which promotes a homelike environment.
• Supports, cooperates with, and implements specific procedures and programs for:
• Safety, including universal precautions and safe work practices, established fire/safety/disaster plans, risk management, and security, report and/or correct unsafe working conditions, equipment repair and maintenance needs.
• Confidentiality of all data, including resident, employee and operations data.
• Quality assurance and compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Compliance with current law and policy to provide a work environment free from sexual harassment and all illegal and discriminatory behavior.
• Supports and participates in common teamwork:
• Cooperates and works together with all co-workers; plan and complete job duties with minimal supervisory direction, including appropriate judgment.
• Uses tactful, appropriate communications in sensitive and emotional situations.
• Follows up as appropriate with supervisor, co-workers or residents regarding reported complaints, problems and concerns.
• Promotes positive public relations with residents, family members and guests.
• Completes requirements for in-service training, acceptable attendance, uniform and dress codes including personal hygiene, and other work duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required:

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the state of employment.
• Experience in long-term care or skilled nursing setting.
• Knowledge of MDS 3.0, RAI process, and PDPM.
• Proficiency in electronic health record (EHR) systems and MDS software (e.g., PointClickCare, MatrixCare).
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to meet strict deadlines.

Preferred:

• RAC-CT (Resident Assessment Coordinator - Certified) credential through AANAC/AHCA.
• At least 1 year of MDS coordination experience.
• Familiarity with quality initiatives such as QAPI and Five-Star Quality Rating.