Bright and charming not-for-profit Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) in rural Eastern Colorado near to the Nebraska and Kansas state lines seeks a nurse (RN or LPN) for their MDS Coordinator job.


Ideal candidates will have previously worked as MDS Coordinator in their recent job experience. If not, must have had stable prior tenure in a Skilled Nursing Facility and be extremely detail oriented and eager to learn a new skill.

What does an MDS Coordinator do? Those in MDS coordinator jobs are ultimately responsible for adequately assessing nursing home residents’ needs, and coordinating personalized, resident-driven care based on those assessments.

MDS Coordinator Job Description:
The MDS (Minimum Data Set) is gathered via the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process, which assesses a resident’s behavioral, psychological, clinical, nutritional, and physical strengths and needs to create an individualized cared plan that considers the resident holistically.

The MDS Coordinator, also known as a MDS Nurse, then works with nursing, PT, nutrition, etc., to ensure care plan guidelines for each resident are followed, and compliant with ethical standards and Medicare requirements.

MDS is also the key driver for Medicare payment and many Medicaid reimbursement systems, and is especially critical for long-term care providers. Care payment level categories, or Resource Utilization Groups (RUGs) are determined by MDS assessments. Small adjustments in the case mix score can result in a significant increase (or decrease) in revenue for which the facility is entitled. MDS Coordinators are responsible for setting RUG levels for each resident and ensuring the facility is getting accurate, and maximum, reimbursement.

MDS Coordinator Requirements
Those in MDS Coordinator jobs must be Registered Nurses (RNs) or Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) that have received on-the-job training, or completed an MDS-training program. Candidates must be familiar with MDS 3.0, and have an in-depth working knowledge of the RAI user manual and RUG categories.

Attention to detail is a must as there are dozens of RUG categories. Even small inaccuracies can result in significant reimbursement deficits.

MDS Coordinator training is extremely important and candidates must have knowledge of current state, federal, and CMS regulations, and be able to relate professionally, positively, and cooperatively with staff, residents and family members.

What you'll enjoy:

  • Bonding with a supportive team who are there for the right reasons
  • Earning good pay and generous benefits
  • Living in a warm, rural community in the prairie lands of Eastern Colorado
  • Being encouraged to enhance your skills and knowledge
What you'll bring:
  • Nursing license (RN or LPN) in Colorado or a Compact state
  • Previous experience working in a Skilled Nursing Facility
  • Ideally, previous experience working as an MDS Nurse or MDS Coordinator
  • Any additional skills, like Infection Prevention, Staff Development, Wound Care, etc. would be a bonus
  • Strong desire to live in a rural environment and provide for the healthcare of seniors

Does this sound like you? Apply TODAY for immediate consideration!

If you have questions, please reach out to Michelle Koch at LeaderStat, mkoch@leaderstat.com or 480-769-7871.


LeaderStat is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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