Avera Health·Eureka, South Dakota
The RN MDS Coordinator oversees resident care assessments, care conferences, and the development of comprehensive plans of care. They are responsible for ensuring documentation accuracy, regulatory compliance, and the timely submission of MDS assessments.
Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America)
The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.
$31.00 - $46.25
Varied: As Needed
You Belong at Avera
Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.
Assumes responsibility for daily coordination of the resident's care, including comprehensive assessments, care conferences, and written plans of care. The RN-MDS Coordinator oversees, coordinates, & assumes responsibility for resident care which includes but is not limited to admission, discharge, and transitions of care. The MDS Coordinator assures that quarterly, annual, & significant change observations & assessments are completed in a timely fashion for assigned group of Residents. Member acts as a resident advocate, provides leadership, organization, and direction to the nursing department.
What you will do
Audits resident charts, care plans, and charting to ensure documentation supports the care provided and reimbursement level.
Completes and transmits MDS assessment and reports in accordance with regulatory requirements and facility policies and procedures.
Identifies and communicates need for significant change in status assessments.
Ensures compliance with guidelines for participation in Medicare, Medicaid and other benefit programs.
Maintains a viable working relationship with all disciplines involved in the planning of resident care.
Completes Discharge Assessment and entry/re-entry tracking forms per Federal regulations.
Schedules MDS assessments per guidelines, as assigned and maintains a monthly calendar.
Notifies members of the IDT of changes or additions to monthly Care Plan Meeting schedule, for new admission, change of condition or interim meetings.
Electronically submits MDS information. Reviews, revises, corrects, and resubmits as appropriate;. Contributes to the Interdisciplinary care plan by communicating any resident issues that are pertinent to the plan of care.
Participates in facility QA initiatives.
The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.
• Registered Nurse (RN) - Board of Nursing An active license in the state of practice Upon Hire
Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to talent@avera.org [talent@avera.org].
Candidates must hold an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice. Preferred qualifications include 1-3 years of experience in long-term care, geriatric, or rehabilitation nursing with specific MDS experience.
Market context
In South Dakota, nursing support roles such as CNA and Medication Aide positions are often sought in long-term care and related facility settings, where dependable staffing is important. Competition can center on active certifications, comfort with hands-on care, and experience in similar environments. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, and if you apply, emphasize your certifications and any facility-based experience.
