MDS Coordinator

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Bring your MDS expertise to a role where accuracy matters, your clinical judgment is valued, and flexibility is part of how we work.

Lifespace Communities is seeking an experienced MDS Coordinator to lead the Resident Assessment Instrument process and help ensure exceptional, person-centered care for our residents.

We know MDS professionals need focused time for documentation, assessment review, and regulatory work. That's why this position offers a flexible work schedule and hybrid work environment, providing the opportunity to work both onsite and remotely based on community and resident needs.

If you're an RN or LPN/LVN with MDS experience who enjoys combining clinical expertise, regulatory knowledge, collaboration, and resident advocacy, let’s talk.

What You'll Do

As our MDS Coordinator, you'll play an important role in clinical quality, reimbursement accuracy, compliance, and resident care. You will:

• Coordinate the community's MDS/RAI process in accordance with federal and state requirements.

• Complete MDS assessments accurately and within required timeframes.

• Coordinate admission, quarterly, annual, significant-change, and Medicare assessments.

• Develop and oversee individualized care plans with measurable goals and resident-centered interventions.

• Establish ARD schedules and partner with the interdisciplinary team to ensure timely completion of MDS sections and Care Area Assessments.

• Lead care plan and weekly Medicare meetings and complete Medicare certifications and recertifications.

• Support PDPM, PPS, Medicare, reimbursement, and documentation requirements.

• Participate in resource utilization and triple-check processes prior to billing.

• Monitor resident progress and identify changes that may affect care plans or PDPM classifications.

• Ensure medical records, physician orders, diagnoses, assessments, and supporting clinical documentation are complete and accurate.

• Transmit assessments and monitor validation through required CMS systems.

• Generate and review CASPER reports and other regulatory and quality auditing tools.

• Partner closely with nursing leadership, physicians, residents, families, and the interdisciplinary team.

• Mentor and educate nursing team members on MDS, documentation, and care planning best practices.

• Participate in QAPI and other clinical quality initiatives.

What You'll Bring

• Nursing diploma or associate degree in nursing from an accredited program required; bachelor's degree preferred.

• Current RN or LPN/LVN license as required by the state.

• At least one year of MDS/RNAC experience.

• Working knowledge of MDS, RAI, Medicare, care planning, and regulatory requirements.

• RAC certification preferred.

MDS expertise + meaningful work + greater flexibility.

Lifespace has successfully served older adults for 50 years, and this is just the beginning. With new opportunities, continued growth, and the support from your Lifespace team members, get ready to ignite your life and experience Our Space.

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

Lifespace Communities, headquartered in Dallas, Texas, is one of the nation's largest nonprofit senior living organizations. For over 50 years, we have been dedicated to creating vibrant communities across the country where older adults are empowered to live their aspirations with purpose, independence, and peace of mind. Driven by a commitment to exceptional service, innovation, and meaningful connections, our team members work together to enrich the lives of our residents every day. At Lifespace, you'll find more than a career, you'll find an opportunity to make a lasting impact while growing professionally in a collaborative, mission-driven organization.

Equal Opportunity Employer