Join Our Leadership Team: MDS Coordinator
Location: Stillwater Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation – Covington, OH
Are you a detail-driven nurse with a strong clinical foundation and a passion for accuracy, compliance, and resident-centered care? Do you thrive in a leadership role where your expertise directly impacts quality outcomes and reimbursement integrity? Stillwater Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation is seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable MDS Coordinator to join our leadership team!
Our Mission
At Stillwater, we are committed to providing individualized, compassionate, and innovative healthcare services that inspire each resident to achieve the full and meaningful life they desire. As part of our team, you’ll play a key role in helping us live out this mission every day.
Stillwater Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation is a 75-bed skilled nursing facility located in the heart of Covington, Ohio. The MDS Coordinator is responsible for the coordination, completion, and submission of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) in accordance with federal and state regulations. This role works closely with interdisciplinary team members to ensure accurate assessments, care planning, quality measures, and reimbursement optimization.
Responsibilities For MDS Coordinator
Coordinate and complete MDS assessments in accordance with CMS, Medicare, and Medicaid guidelines
Ensure compliance with the RAI process, PPS schedules, and submission timelines
Manage and oversee the long-term care hall, providing clinical leadership and support to nursing staff
Conduct new admission audits to ensure accurate documentation, assessments, and care plan initiation
Complete discharge audits to ensure regulatory compliance and accurate MDS closure processes
Review medical records for accuracy, completeness, and consistency with MDS coding
Collaborate with nursing, therapy, dietary, social services, and other departments to gather assessment data
Ensure care plans accurately reflect resident assessments, diagnoses, functional status, and individualized goals
Assist nursing staff with resident assessments to support accurate clinical documentation and MDS coding
Provide education and hands-on support to STNAs regarding Point of Care (POC) documentation and Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
Reinforce documentation expectations and care delivery standards to ensure regulatory compliance
Monitor Quality Measures, Five-Star indicators, and participate in QAPI initiatives
Participate in admission, discharge, and transfer processes to ensure appropriate MDS scheduling
Assist with audits, surveys, and regulatory reviews related to MDS, clinical documentation, and reimbursement
Track and report case mix, reimbursement trends, and potential risk areas to leadership
Stay current on regulatory updates and best practices related to MDS coordination
Support ongoing compliance, quality improvement, and clinical excellence initiatives.
Requirements for MDS Coordinator
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Registered Nurse (RN)
Job Types for MDS Coordinator
8 Hour Shifts
Day Shift
On Call
Manager On Duty
Full Time
Benefits for MDS Coordinator
Ongoing Training and Professional Growth Opportunities
A Fun, Purpose – Driven Workplace You Will Love Being Part Of
Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Accidental Insurance
Short Term Disability
Critical Illness
Paid Time Off
Employee Discount
Health Savings Account
Tuition Reimbursement
Yearly Bonus
Physical Setting for MDS Coordinator
Long - Term Care
Nursing Home
Skilled Nursing
Memory Care
Come be a part of something special—where your care counts, your voice matters, and your coworkers feel like family. Apply today and help us make every day brighter at Stillwater Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation!!
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