MDS Coordinator/ADON
Company: Webster County Community Hospital
Location: Red Cloud
Posted on: February 14, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Description: The MDS
Coordinator/ADON is responsible for the coordination, accuracy, and
completion of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments and care
planning process in accordance with federal and state regulations.
This role also assists the Director of Nursing with the overall
management of the Nursing Department, including supervision of
clinical staff, ensuring quality of care, staff education, and
regulatory compliance. This position complies with department and
organization-wide policies, long-term care facility requirements,
safety, and infection control, and all federal and state of
Nebraska regulations related to the performance of Heritage of
Webster County operations and requirements of the compliance
program. Requirements: ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Coordinates and manages the MDS assessment and care planning
process. Ensures timely and accurate completion and submission of
MDS assessments (OBRA and PPS). Monitors and maintains compliance
with RAI guidelines and state/federal regulations. Collaborates
with interdisciplinary team for care planning and MDS
documentation. Analyzes data from MDS for care planning, quality
measures, and reimbursement optimization. Reviews and updates care
plans based on resident condition changes and MDS findings. Trains
and supports nursing staff in accurate documentation and MDS
processes. Audits MDS and documentation regularly to ensure
accuracy and compliance. Works with billing and finance teams to
ensure correct reimbursement under PDPM. Assists the DON in
overseeing daily nursing operations and ensuring quality resident
care. Supports the development, implementation, and evaluation of
nursing policies and procedures. Participates in staffing,
scheduling, and supervision of nursing staff. Conducts rounds to
assess resident care, staff performance, and facility environment.
Supports QAPI initiatives and infection prevention efforts.
Participates in investigations and resolution of
resident/family/staff concerns. Coordinates and delivers in-service
education and staff development. Ensures compliance with all
applicable federal, state, and local regulations. Performs other
duties as assigned. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS Supports mission, vision,
values, ethics, and goals of HOWC. Pledges sincere commitment to
quality care and a quest for excellence. Maintains confidentiality
for the people HOWC serves and to fellow employees by following
HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules at all times. Comes to work as
scheduled and demonstrates professionalism, dependability, and
organization. Adheres to team approach and works well with fellow
employees. Maintains accountability and responsibility for job
performance and seeks ways to improve. Serves as a role model to
colleagues, students, and other care providers. Assumes
responsibility in a shared or delegated assignment and supports
team member’s practices through timely and professional
communication. Demonstrates respect, politeness, consideration, and
sympathy to residents, visitors, and fellow employees. Encourages
positive community relations by expressing desire for continuous
quality improvement to the public and fellow employees. Maintains
professional appearance of self and work area. Attends
interdepartmental meetings and other meetings as position requires.
Attends educational events that are required or would be beneficial
to the wellbeing of the department and/or nursing home.
Participates in continued learning opportunities and continued
self-development pertinent to the duties of the job. Utilizes
proper body mechanics, transfer/lifting techniques and appropriate
equipment to minimize fall risk to resident and injury to self.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION AND/OR
EXPERIENCE Minimum of 2 years’ experience in long-term care or
skilled nursing. Prior MDS Coordinator experience preferred.
Leadership or management experience in a healthcare setting
preferred. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATION Current Registered
Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse License from the State of Nebraska
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
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