Regional MDS Coordinator

A Regional MDS Coordinator oversees the accurate and timely collection, analysis, and reporting of Minimum Data Set (MDS) data across multiple long-term care facilities, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations, and contributing to quality improvement and reimbursement processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• MDS Data Management:
  
  
  

Oversee the accurate and timely completion of MDS assessments, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations.

• Training and Support:
  
  
  

Train staff on MDS protocols and procedures, providing ongoing support and guidance.

• Data Analysis and Reporting:
  
  
  

Analyze MDS data to identify trends and areas for improvement, and prepare reports for regulatory agencies and internal stakeholders.

• Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration:
  
  
  

Work closely with interdisciplinary teams to ensure that MDS data is used to develop and implement individualized care plans.

• Quality Improvement:
  
  
  

Participate in quality improvement initiatives, using MDS data to monitor and improve resident care.

• Compliance:
  
  
  

Stay current with changes in federal and state regulations related to MDS and resident assessment.

• Travel:
  
  
  

May be required to travel to multiple facilities within the region.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Health Administration, or a related field.
• License: Current RN license in the state of practice.
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience in long-term care or a related healthcare setting.
• Knowledge: Knowledge of MDS 3.0, RAI user manual, and RUG categories.
• Skills: Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Preferred: Certification in MDS coordination or related certification, experience with electronic health record (EHR) systems and data management, knowledge of quality improvement processes in healthcare.