MDS Coordinator (LVN or RN)

Outfield Healthcare Partners · Houston, TX Full Time
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Outfield Healthcare Partners - Job Type: Full-Time $2,500 Relocation Bonus available! Accepting both LVN and RN applications. *Benefits Available for Full-Time employees* Benefits: 401(k) Dental Insurance Health Insurance Life Insurance Job Summary Outfiled Healthcare is looking for an experienced and friendly MDS Coordinator to compliment our amazing facility. Come experience our fully-staffed facility and see why Forest Park Nursing Center retains its employees! The MDS Coordinator will be responsible for timely and accurate completion of both the RAI process and care management process from admission to discharge in accordance with company policy and procedures, and Federal, State and Certification guidelines, and all other entities as appropriate- Minimum Data Set, discharge and admission tracking, etc. With direction from the Director of Nursing and VP of Clinical Reimbursement, may coordinate information systems operations and education for the clinical department. Responsibilities β€’ Works in collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Team to assess the needs of the resident; Provides interdisciplinary schedule for MDS assessments and care plan reviews as required by governing agencies. β€’ Ensures that the Interdisciplinary team makes decisions for either completing or not completing additional MDS, assessments based on clinical criteria as identified in the most recent version of the RAI User’s Manual. β€’ Assist with coordination and management of the daily stand up meeting, to include review of resident care and the setting of the assessment reference date(s). β€’ Complies with federal and state regulations regarding completion and coordination of the RAI process. β€’ Monitors MDS and care plan documentation for all residents; ensures documentation is present in the medical record to support MDS coding. β€’ Maintains current MDS status of assigned residents according to state and federal guidelines. β€’ Maintains the frequent and accurate data entry of resident information into appropriate computerized MDS programs. β€’ Completes accurate coding of the MDS with information obtained via medical record review as well as observation and interview with facility staff, resident and family members. β€’ Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or assigned at any time with or without notice. Qualifications β€’ Graduate of an approved RN / LVN program and licensed in the state of practice, required. β€’ Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility preferred. β€’ Excellent knowledge of Case-Mix, the Federal Medicare PPS process, and Medicaid reimbursement, as required. β€’ Thorough understanding of the Quality Indicator process. Knowledge of the OBRA regulations and Minimum Data Set. β€’ Knowledge of the care planning process. β€’ Experience with MDS 3.0, preferred. Outfield Healthcare Partners provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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What Most Job Listings Don’t Tell You

General overview for this role type — specific duties and requirements vary by employer.

Nursing roles in senior living are fundamentally different from hospital nursing. Most positions involve building long-term relationships with the same residents over months or years rather than cycling through new patients every shift. Facilities in the Houston area typically require an active Texas RN or LVN license, current CPR/BLS certification, and many prefer at least one year of geriatric or long-term care experience.

Shift patterns vary widely β€” some facilities run traditional 8-hour shifts (day, evening, night), while others use 12-hour rotations. Weekend and holiday coverage is almost always part of the schedule. The nurse-to-resident ratio in assisted living is generally more favorable than in hospitals, but you will likely be the highest-level clinical staff on the floor during your shift, which means more autonomy and more responsibility for clinical judgment calls.

What to Expect in This Role Day-to-Day

Based on typical senior living facilities in the Houston area.

A typical shift starts with medication pass and resident assessments. You will review overnight notes from the previous shift, check vitals for residents on your watch list, and coordinate with CNAs on any changes in condition. Mid-shift usually involves documentation, family communication, and working with physicians on care plan updates β€” often by phone or telehealth rather than in-person rounds.

Depending on the facility, you may also handle admissions paperwork, manage wound care, supervise medication techs, and respond to emergencies. The documentation load in senior living is significant β€” state surveys and compliance requirements mean thorough charting is non-negotiable. Many nurses in this setting say the most rewarding part is knowing their residents personally and being able to notice subtle changes that a rotating hospital nurse might miss.

Houston Area Salary Data

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Registered Nurse positions in the Houston metro area earn a median wage of $47.02/hr ($97,802/yr). The typical range is $38.29 – $50.95/hr (25th–75th percentile).

Entry Level (10th) $69,368/yr
Houston Median $97,802/yr
Experienced (90th) $125,320/yr
vs. National Median +4.5%

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX Metro Area). Salary data provided by Houston Senior Living Guide.

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