MDS Coordinator

📍 Cascades at Jacinto | Houston, TX

👥 Join a team that leads with integrity, empowers people, and delivers excellence.

About Us

At Cascades at Jacinto , we take pride in providing exceptional, compassionate care to every resident in our skilled nursing facility (SNF). Our mission is to help each patient reach their highest level of independence and transition safely to the next stage of care.

We're a people-first organization - truly! Our motto guides everything we do :

Lead with Integrity. Empower People. Deliver Results.

Position Overview

We're seeking a knowledgeable and detail-oriented MDS Coordinator (Registered Nurse) to join our dedicated team. This vital position ensures the accuracy, compliance, and quality of resident assessments and care planning.

As the MDS Coordinator , you'll manage all aspects of the assessment and documentation process, coordinate with interdisciplinary teams, and help ensure that each resident receives personalized, high-quality care aligned with both regulatory standards and clinical excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Assign ICD-10 CM diagnosis codes to residents' medical conditions accurately

Manage Medicare Part A and insurance case management , ensuring timely documentation and compliance

Oversee the resident assessment process - scheduling, completion, accuracy, and transmission of assessments to the Department of Health

Assess residents' needs and develop individualized, resident-driven care plans

Collaborate with facility teams to ensure care plans are effectively implemented and followed

Stay informed on Medicare and Medicaid regulatory updates , adjusting processes as needed for compliance and reimbursement

Initiate and monitor Medicare and Medicaid coverage schedules , including starting or ending coverage as required

Provide leadership and training to staff on assessment documentation and quality care standards

💙 Why You'll Love Working With Us

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

Employer-matched 401(k) retirement program

Up to 16 days of paid time off (PTO) per year

Company-paid life insurance

Supportive management team and a collaborative work culture

✅ Qualifications

Registered Nurse (RN) in good standing (required)

Associate degree minimum; Bachelor's degree preferred

Minimum 1 year of MDS experience in a skilled nursing or long-term care setting

Resident Assessment Coordinator (RAC-CT) certification preferred

Proficiency with MDS 3.0 and working knowledge of state and federal regulations

Exceptional attention to detail, time management, and leadership skills

Strong communication and teamwork abilities

If you're an experienced RN with a passion for accuracy, organization, and quality resident care, we'd love to have you on our team.

Apply today and join Cascades at Jacinto , where we lead with integrity, empower people, and deliver outstanding outcomes.