What are the responsibilities and job description for the MDS Coordinator position at MB Healthcare?
Company Description MB Healthcare is a provider of short- and long-term skilled nursing services through affiliated entities operating facilities in New Jersey. The organization is dedicated to compassionate, family-oriented care that supports residents’ health, quality of life, and connections to their loved ones. Team members work in a resident-centered environment where individualized care and dignity are prioritized. MB Healthcare encourages professionals who want to enjoy their work and build meaningful careers in skilled nursing to join its team.
Role Description The MDS Coordinator is a full-time, on-site role based in Madison, NJ. This position is responsible for coordinating and completing Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments accurately and on time, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and facility policies. Day-to-day tasks include gathering and validating clinical data, collaborating with nursing and interdisciplinary team members, and translating resident assessments into individualized care plans. The MDS Coordinator will monitor changes in resident status, update care plans accordingly, and support reimbursement processes related to MDS documentation. This role also involves educating staff on MDS-related procedures, maintaining organized records, and contributing to quality improvement initiatives within the facility.
Qualifications
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing with the applicable state board.
- Demonstrated experience and proficiency with MDS assessments and related regulatory requirements.
- Strong skills in Care Planning and developing individualized Care Plans for skilled nursing residents.
- Experience or training in Geriatric Nursing, with a focus on resident-centered, long-term and short-term care perferred.
- Knowledge of skilled nursing facility operations and reimbursement processes is preferred.
- Effective communication, collaboration, and documentation skills with interdisciplinary care teams.
- Strong attention to detail, organization, and time management abilities in a fast-paced clinical setting.
- Prior MDS Coordinator or similar role experience in a skilled nursing or long-term care environment is highly beneficial.