MDS/PPS Coordinator - LVN/RN (multi-site)

HMG · Houston, TX Full Time

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Job Description

HMG is seeking an experienced MDS/PPS Nurse to join our team! LVN or RN Mult-site Cordinator (3 facilities within 20 miles/Park Manor of Humble, Park Manor of Cypress Station, and Deerbrook) MDS/PPS Nurse: Job Responsibilities: Coordinate Resident Assessments: Oversee admission, annual, quarterly, Medicare, and change-of-condition assessments, while ensuring timely communication with nursing and other departments. Ensure Regulatory Compliance: Follow all Federal and State guidelines for comprehensive assessments (MDS). Monitor Documentation: Review MDS and care plan files for accuracy, thoroughness, and organization. Utilize MDS Software: Maintain expertise in software systems to ensure correct data entry and reporting. Lead Interdisciplinary Meetings: Attend and coordinate Medicaid, ITTM, and care plan meetings for smooth team communication. Update Care Plans: Adjust and revise care plans as needed based on current assessments and resident status. Provide Quality Reporting: Generate and distribute Quality Indicators Reports to leadership to support care improvement. Submit MDS Data: Ensure timely and accurate transmission of MDS assessments per reporting standards. Stay Current: Attend professional development sessions to keep up with industry standards and best practices. Oversee Ancillary Data: Collect and report ancillary services to corporate billing for accurate processing. Knowledge / Experience: Must have 2 years of long term care experience Must have strong MDS/PPS experience Must be fluent in MDS 3.0 Licensure / Certifications: Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse in this state. Benefits: (Full-time) We are equally committed to both our residents and employees and have created an environment that promotes professional and personal growth. We offer competitive compensation and benefit packages including: Early Wage Access via ZayZoon Health/Dental/Vision Paid Time Off Scholarship Career Advancement through HMGU Tuition Reimbursement 401(k) Employee Assistance Program through HMG Cares Foundation INDPH

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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 — 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 — 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 — 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.