Community: The Neighborhoods by TigerPlace
Community Type: Skilled Nursing
Location: Columbia, MO
Shifts Available: Days
Employment Type: Full-Time
Pay: $40-$45
MDS Coordinator - Join Our Thriving Neighborhood in Columbia, MO!Take the next step in your career with a role that combines clinical excellence, attention to detail, and leadership in a neighborhood-style community with above-average staffing ratios. As our MDS Coordinator, you'll play a vital role in ensuring top-quality care by coordinating MDS assessments in compliance with federal guidelines. You'll also provide direct resident care, support families and visitors, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to maintain a warm, home-like environment. Enjoy competitive pay above market rates in Columbia, MO-a vibrant, college-town hub with a dynamic mix of arts, culture, outdoor recreation, and a top-tier education system, making it a great place to live, work, and grow. If you're a dedicated nursing professional looking for a resident-focused, supportive community, we'd love to welcome you to our neighborhood!
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https://www.linkedin.com/company/americareseniorliving/about/Your Role as the MDS CoordinatorAmericare Senior Living is seeking a detail-oriented and clinically skilled MDS Coordinator to support accurate assessments, regulatory compliance, and quality resident outcomes within our skilled nursing community.
SummaryThe MDS Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and completing the MDS process as required by federal and state regulations. This role ensures accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation, supports care planning and Medicare processes, and collaborates with nursing leadership, the Administrator, and the interdisciplinary team.
Responsibilities- Coordinate and complete MDS assessments in accordance with federal and state guidelines
- Ensure admission assessments, nursing notes, care plans, and required clinical documentation are accurate and current
- Complete assigned MDS sections, assessments, and RAP summaries
- Review, update, and maintain resident care plans based on assessment findings
- Participate in Medicare meetings, care plan meetings, and interdisciplinary team discussions
- Assist in maintaining compliance with state, federal, and Americare standards
- Support survey readiness and participate in inspections as needed
- Communicate changes in resident condition to the Administrator and nursing leadership
- Assess nursing supply and equipment needs
- Provide on-call support to staff as needed
Qualifications- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license required
- Experience with MDS 3.0 and skilled nursing
- Strong attention to detail, organization, and analytical skills
- Ability to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams
