MDS Coordinator | Transitional Care Unit | Brendan House
Join our team at Brendan House and make a difference in the lives of our residents through excellence in care coordination and documentation accuracy. Brendan House Skilled Nursing, part of Logan Health’s long-standing tradition of compassionate care, is seeking a dedicated Minimum Data Set (MDS) Coordinator to join our Transitional Care Unit (TCU) team. This leadership role is ideal for an experienced RN or LPN who takes pride in accuracy, teamwork, and ensuring the highest quality of resident care. Our Mission: Quality, compassionate care for all. Our Vision: Reimagine health care through connection, service and innovation. Our Core Values: Be Kind | Trust and Be Trusted | Work Together | Strive for Excellence.
About the Role
As the MDS Coordinator, you’ll play a vital part in ensuring compliance, accuracy, and excellence in resident assessments and care planning. Working closely with interdisciplinary team members, you’ll review evaluations, verify diagnoses, and ensure that every resident’s documentation reflects their true clinical picture. What You’ll Do:
- Oversee and review assessments and evaluations for TCU residents.
- Audit documentation to ensure accurate and compliant diagnosis of coding.
- Coordinate admissions in partnership with Health Unit Clerks, ensuring timely, accurate, and complete records.
- Partner with Resident Care Managers (RCMs) and staff across TCU and Long-Term Care.
- Supervise Health Unit Clerks and contribute to leadership initiatives within the facility.
- Support compliance and reimbursement accuracy under the Patient Driven Payment Model (PDPM).
This role combines clinical expertise, leadership, and project coordination—ideal for someone who enjoys both people and process improvement. What You Bring:
- Current RN or LPN license in the state of Montana (or compact equivalent).
- Strong understanding of MDS 3.0, PDPM, and regulatory requirements in skilled nursing and transitional care. Resident Assessment Coordinator-Certified (RAC-C) preferred.
- Proficiency in EMR systems, including PointClickCare, (PCC) and Meditech.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills.
- Experience coaching or training staff preferred.
Why Join Brendan House? Brendan House is more than a workplace—it’s a community dedicated to exceptional care. Our skilled nursing facility is conveniently connected to Logan Health Medical Center, giving you easy access to on-campus amenities including: ☕ A full-service cafeteria and cozy coffee shop An on-campus fitness center ️ The breathtaking Flathead Valley, offering unmatched access to outdoor recreation, Glacier National Park, and the Rocky Mountains Experience the unique blend of professional purpose and outdoor lifestyle that only Northwest Montana can offer. Shift: Variable - 8 Hours (United States of America) Schedule: Full-time, primarily Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m.– 4:30 p.m. With some On-Call Rotation Logan Health operates 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Schedules are set to accommodate the requirements of the position and the needs of the organization and may be adjusted as needed. Notice of Pre-Employment Screening Requirements If you receive a job offer, please note all offers are contingent upon passing a pre-employment screening, which includes:
- Criminal background check
- Reference checks
- Drug Screening
- Health and Immunizations Screening
- Physical Demand Review/Screening
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