MDS Coordinator RN

Are you looking to have fun while making a meaningful impact in the lives of seniors?

Who We Are

At Americare, our RISING Team Values guide everything we do:

Respect Integrity Servant Heart Inspire Nurture Growth

We are proud to make a meaningful impact in the lives of seniors, every single day. Americare communities are more than just workplaces-they are family, where excellence thrives, people are empowered, and fun is part of the culture.

We've been consistently certified as a Great Place to Work, ranked on Fortune's Best Workplaces in Aging Services, and named one of the 2025 Best Senior Living providers by U.S. News & World Report.

Why Join Americare?

• Impactful Work: You can make a difference every day, receive plenty of hugs, and be the one to put a smile on the faces of our residents
• Supportive Community: You can be part of a compassionate team that truly values teamwork and respect
• Career Growth: Whether you're a newbie or a seasoned pro, we offer exciting opportunities for you to advance both professionally and personally
• Fun and Engaging Environment: Work hard and have fun in an inclusive environment where you'll create lasting friendships and experience unforgettable memories
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexible scheduling options that fit your life

What we offer:

• Recognition and Appreciation: Truly feel valued with meaningful shout outs and recognition
• Family Atmosphere: Close-knit community where everyone feels at home
• Paid Time Off: Enjoy a competitive PTO plan to recharge and relax
• Daily Access to Wages: Flexibility to access your pay whenever you need it
• Complimentary Meals: Delicious free meals while you work
• Tuition Assistance: We support your educational pursuits so you can chase your career dreams!
• Comprehensive Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short- and long-term disability, and so much more..
• Earn More: Your hard work is rewarded with competitive pay and annual wage increases based on performance
• 401(k) Plan: Secure your future with company contributions

Take the next step in your career at Americare Senior Living and make a difference today!

MDS Coordinator - Join Our Thriving Neighborhood in Columbia, MO!

Take the next step in your career with a role that combines clinical excellence, attention to detail, and leadership in a neighborhood-style community with above-average staffing ratios.

As our MDS Coordinator, you'll play a vital role in ensuring top-quality care by coordinating MDS assessments in compliance with federal guidelines. You'll also provide direct resident care, support families and visitors, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to maintain a warm, home-like environment.

Enjoy competitive pay above market rates in Columbia, MO-a vibrant, college-town hub with a dynamic mix of arts, culture, outdoor recreation, and a top-tier education system, making it a great place to live, work, and grow. If you're a dedicated nursing professional looking for a resident-focused, supportive community, we'd love to welcome you to our neighborhood!

Position Summary:

Our MDS Coordinator is responsiblefor coordinating MDS as required per Federal guidelines. Provide residents withdirect care to assure quality of life in a home like environment while offeringadditional support to family and visitors. Maintains professional behaviorwhile functioning as an interdisciplinary team member meeting state and federalguidelines.

Essential Functions:

Reasonable accommodations may be made toenable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Responsible for seeing that all the necessarywritten documents such as Admission Nursing Assessments, Nursing Notes,Over-All-Care Plans and other required information is kept current in theresident record system. (Records are kept current following facility'spolicies, ASI standards and/or State and Federal regulations
• Responsiblefor assisting director of nursing in keeping facility standards up to state andfederal and ASI requirements and assisting with any and all inspections. Teammember in planning, evaluating and providing safe home like environment andquality of life for residents
• Responsible for determining that the medication systems meets the needs of the resident, is an effective type administration system and is set up according to State regulations and pharmaceutical guidelines
• Keeps administrator informed of significant changes in residents conditions, transfer of residents to the hospital, expirations or any pertinent information regarding the residents and or employees
• Assists in determining the type of residents to be admitted to the facility using established nursing care criteria as a guideline. Makes decisions as to placement of residents and transfer to other rooms as necessary
• Communicates with Administrator schedules and conducts nursing staff meetings and maintenance records of such. Assesses supply and equipment needs for nursing department and sees that adequate stocks are maintained
• Determines that incident reports are made out as necessary or as indicated and reviews such on a routine basis
• Available for call when needed by staff members on duty in matters pertaining to nursing care
• Performs any other duties as may be necessary as specified by the Administrator of the facility
• Complete or participate in the following: Skin, contracture, fall, incontinence, catheter, side rail assessments. Complete assigned sections of MDS. RAP summaries for urinary incontinence, falls, indwelling catheter, falls, feeding tubes, dehydration, oral and dental care, pressure ulcers, psychotropic and physical restraints. Review and update care plans as required, complete and update all required assessments. Participate in Medicare meetings and care plan meetings
• Adheres to the Americare Mission/Vision, HomeTown Hospitality and F.A.M.I.L.Y. Values, Employee Culture Statement andCompany Policy and Procedures

Duties / Responsibilities:

• Completes other duties as assigned

Education:

• Graduate of accredited school of nursing (RN)
• Must be an RN and have experience in MDS3.0 and skilled nursing
• Comply with both federal and stateguidelines, including all licensing requirements
• One (1) or more years clinical experience SNF preferred
• Prefer 2 or more years in long term care facility or assisted living
• Knowledge of Medicare, RUG's, state and federal regulations