MDS Coordinator

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Work Location: In various facilities

Divine Healthcare Management is looking to hire a talentedMDS Coordinator to provide as-needed support to our Ohio locations! 1 year of MDS experience is required and MUST BE LICENSED IN OHIO.

RNs are encouraged to apply.

Divine Healthcare Management with 9 centers in Ohio has mastered the art of providing expert care in a relaxed setting where patients not only feel at home, but are at home. Every aspect of Divine Rehabilitation & Nursing has been meticulously explored and designed to be an environment that is conducive to healing and comfort.

(Travel Required for Multiple Facilities in Wayne to Stark county, Ohio)

Position Summary:

The MDS Coordinator is responsible for managing and coordinating the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process in accordance with federal and state regulations. This role ensures the accurate and timely completion of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments, care area assessments, and individualized care plans to optimize resident outcomes and reimbursement under the Patient Driven Payment Model (PDPM) and state Medicaid case-mix systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and oversee the completion of the MDS assessments for all residents.
• Ensure timely and accurate transmission of MDS data.
• Lead and facilitate the interdisciplinary care plan process, ensuring individualized, person-centered care plans are developed and updated.
• Monitor PDPM reimbursement drivers and collaborate with nursing, therapy, and other departments to ensure accurate clinical documentation.
• Track and trend Quality Measures (QMs), Five-Star indicators, and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Participate in Utilization Review, Triple Check, and interdisciplinary team meetings to ensure compliance and accurate billing.
• Provide education and training to nursing and interdisciplinary staff on RAI/PDPM guidelines, documentation requirements, and care planning standards.
• Assist with audits, ADRs, denials, and compliance reviews as assigned.
• Maintain current knowledge of MDS/RAI regulations, PDPM updates, and state case-mix requirements.

Qualifications:

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Prior experience as an MDS Coordinator strongly preferred; willing to train the right candidate with strong clinical and documentation background.
• Solid understanding of RAI guidelines, PDPM, and state Medicaid case-mix methodologies.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with all members of the care team.
• Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR) and MDS software systems.

Preferred Attributes:

• RAC-CT (Resident Assessment Coordinator – Certified) certification, or willingness to obtain.
• Previous experience in long-term care/skilled nursing facility setting.
• Detail-oriented, analytical thinker with ability to identify trends and drive quality improvement.

Work Location: In various facilities

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: On the road