MDS Coordinator

Job Title: MDS Coordinator

Facility: Alliance Care Rehabilitation & Nursing Center

Location: Irvington, New Jersey

Shift: Full-Time | 9 AM - 5 PM

Salary: $110,000 annually

Job Description:

Alliance Care Rehabilitation & Nursing Center is seeking a dedicated and experienced MDS Coordinator to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for conducting and coordinating the development and completion of the Resident Assessment (MDS) in accordance with all applicable rules, regulations, and guidelines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the development and completion of MDS assessments, ensuring full compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Maintain and periodically update policies and procedures for MDS and care plans.
• Perform administrative duties, including completing medical forms, reports, and evaluations.
• Develop and implement a quality assurance program for resident assessments and care plans.
• Collaborate with the Discharge Planning Coordinator on care plan portions of discharge plans.
• Participate in facility surveys and inspections by authorized government agencies.
• Monitor Quality Indicators (QI) and Quality Measures (QM) reports, implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Ensure timely completion and transmission of all assessments, reporting any issues to the Administrator.
• Assist with the coordination and scheduling of interdisciplinary care plan meetings.
• Collaborate with outside care team members, including residents’ families and representatives.
• Assist in evaluating residents’ abilities and limitations, ensuring appropriate therapy and activities are scheduled.
• Contribute to therapy services and assist occupational therapists in carrying out activities.
  
  
  

Requirements:

• Must be a team player with strong collaboration and communication skills.
• Empathetic and professional when interacting with residents, families, and staff.
• Must demonstrate integrity and accountability in all work tasks.
• Strong initiative and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make informed decisions.
• 2 years of nursing home experience preferred.
  
  
  

Benefits:

• Generous PTO
• Medical/Dental Insurance
• Company Perks
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Team-Oriented Work Environment
  
  
  

Apply Now!

Join our dedicated team at Alliance Care Rehabilitation & Nursing Center and make a difference in the lives of our residents!

Keywords: (MDS OR "Minimum Data Set" OR "Resident Assessment Coordinator") AND (RN OR LPN OR "Registered Nurse" OR "Licensed Practical Nurse") AND (long-term care OR "skilled nursing facility" OR SNF OR "nursing home") AND (assessment OR "care planning" OR "resident assessment" OR "MDS 3.0") AND (compliance OR regulations OR CMS OR "quality measures" OR QI OR QM) AND (Irvington OR "New Jersey" OR NJ) AND (full-time OR "9a-5p")

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