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MDS Coordinator jobs at H-1B visa sponsoring employers sit at the intersection of clinical nursing expertise and regulatory compliance. These roles require a registered nursing license and deep knowledge of RAI protocols, making them strong candidates for specialty occupation classification. Employers filing H-1B petitions for MDS Coordinators typically require a bachelor's degree in nursing or a related health science field.
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*New Wages *
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A comprehensive benefit package includes:
Excellent Pay
Tuition Reimbursement
Flexible Scheduling
Paid Birthdays
Paid Vacation Time-Cash Out Option
Paid Sick Time
Group Health Insurance
Dental and Vision Insurance
Life insurance plans
Disability plans
401K
The MDS (Minimum Data Set) Coordinator/Nurse is an RN that conducts federally mandated assessments of the residents at a long-term care facility. MDS Coordinators are responsible for collecting integral data and compiling it into a thorough assessment to help determine the functional capacity with appropriate plan of care and to determine the reimbursement for all payer sources in relation to the RUG-IV 66 and RUG-IV 48 system established by the Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Essential Job Functions:
- The MDS Coordinator reports to the facility Administrator
- Completion of all OBRA, PPS and Managed Care MDS
- Completion of corresponding Admit MDS Tracking Forms, Death in the Facility Tracking Forms and any Discharge Assessments required per the RAI Manual
- Completion of all Nursing Care Plans and the coordination of the other disciplines to ensure timely initiation of their Care Plans and/or revised in conjunction with the OBRA schedule and exacerbation of the problem requiring review of the problem, goal or interventions
- Care Plan Conferences will be held within the first 21 days of admission and every 90 days thereafter as a minimum standard of practice
- Coordination of the Care Plan Conference letters for residents and families (Social Service provides the invitations to the residents and the front office sends the invitation letters to the family members)
- Completion of the monthly OBRA calendar by the 20th of the month
- Completion of the weekly OBRA, PPS and Care Plan schedule for the IDT
- Transmission of OBRA/PPS MDS Assessments to CMS per the Guidelines
- Completion and Certifications/Re-certifications when a resident is receiving Medicare Part A Benefits
- Coordination of the AB Notices and Medicare Cut Letters
- Completion of the 100 day Medicare Part A and Managed Care Log
- Completion of the Weekly Medicare Part A/Managed Care and RUG-IV 48 Report
- Completion of RUG-IV 48 supporting documentation Audit Tools
- Coordination of the RUG-IV 48 Supporting Documentation File Folders
- Completion of the ICD-10 DX Module within the EMR System. Completion within 72 hours of admission, review with every re-admission and with every OBRA and/or PPS MDS completion.
- Completion and coordination of the Care Area Assessment (CAAs) completion for all Full Comprehensive OBRA Assessment
- Completion and Coordinator of the 4 MDS Interviews (BIMS, PHQ-9, Pain and Activity) to ensure completion and signed off within the MDS on the Assessment Reference Date (ARD) or at minimum within the Assessment Reference Period (Observation Period)
- Coordination of the completion of the Ancillary Departmental Assessments to provide supportive documentation/validation. These assessments must be completed on the ARD or within the Assessment Reference Observation Period
- Weekly Medicare Part A/Managed Care, Medicare Part B and RUG-IV 48 meeting
- Coordination of the Insurance/Managed Care/Medicare Replacement caseload and re-authorization for services
- Completion and review of the end of the month billing for Triple Check
- Reviewing the 24 hour report daily to monitor for any potential Significant Changes in Status and need for an new Full Comprehensive MDS Assessment and/or revisions or development of new Care Plans
- Monitoring of the EMR System (ADLs, Restorative Programs, and Mood/Behaviors etc.)
- Documentation within POC with each OBRA MDS Assessment ARD period to establish/reinforce accurate ADL coding for the Late Loss ADL’s
- Printing and Analysis of the Quality Measure/Quality Indicator Reports
- Participation in the QI/QM Meetings
- Quarterly Review of the HFS Roster
- Coordination of the HFS Audit Survey Process (Surveys are random at this time)
- Coordination of the MDS Focused Survey Process (Surveys are random at this time)
- Coordinate of data collection for the ADR Process (Additional Documentation Requests) for Medicare Part A and B as well as Managed Care.
- Other MDS responsibilities per the direction of the MDS Consultant
Requirements
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Optional: MDS Certification - American Association of Nurse Assessment Coordinators (AANAC)
Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, our company complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. 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.
NOW HIRING MDS COORDINATOR - COME JOIN OUR TEAM!!
*New Wages *
* PayActiv*
A comprehensive benefit package includes:
Excellent Pay
Tuition Reimbursement
Flexible Scheduling
Paid Birthdays
Paid Vacation Time-Cash Out Option
Paid Sick Time
Group Health Insurance
Dental and Vision Insurance
Life insurance plans
Disability plans
401K
The MDS (Minimum Data Set) Coordinator/Nurse is an RN that conducts federally mandated assessments of the residents at a long-term care facility. MDS Coordinators are responsible for collecting integral data and compiling it into a thorough assessment to help determine the functional capacity with appropriate plan of care and to determine the reimbursement for all payer sources in relation to the RUG-IV 66 and RUG-IV 48 system established by the Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Essential Job Functions:
- The MDS Coordinator reports to the facility Administrator
- Completion of all OBRA, PPS and Managed Care MDS
- Completion of corresponding Admit MDS Tracking Forms, Death in the Facility Tracking Forms and any Discharge Assessments required per the RAI Manual
- Completion of all Nursing Care Plans and the coordination of the other disciplines to ensure timely initiation of their Care Plans and/or revised in conjunction with the OBRA schedule and exacerbation of the problem requiring review of the problem, goal or interventions
- Care Plan Conferences will be held within the first 21 days of admission and every 90 days thereafter as a minimum standard of practice
- Coordination of the Care Plan Conference letters for residents and families (Social Service provides the invitations to the residents and the front office sends the invitation letters to the family members)
- Completion of the monthly OBRA calendar by the 20th of the month
- Completion of the weekly OBRA, PPS and Care Plan schedule for the IDT
- Transmission of OBRA/PPS MDS Assessments to CMS per the Guidelines
- Completion and Certifications/Re-certifications when a resident is receiving Medicare Part A Benefits
- Coordination of the AB Notices and Medicare Cut Letters
- Completion of the 100 day Medicare Part A and Managed Care Log
- Completion of the Weekly Medicare Part A/Managed Care and RUG-IV 48 Report
- Completion of RUG-IV 48 supporting documentation Audit Tools
- Coordination of the RUG-IV 48 Supporting Documentation File Folders
- Completion of the ICD-10 DX Module within the EMR System. Completion within 72 hours of admission, review with every re-admission and with every OBRA and/or PPS MDS completion.
- Completion and coordination of the Care Area Assessment (CAAs) completion for all Full Comprehensive OBRA Assessment
- Completion and Coordinator of the 4 MDS Interviews (BIMS, PHQ-9, Pain and Activity) to ensure completion and signed off within the MDS on the Assessment Reference Date (ARD) or at minimum within the Assessment Reference Period (Observation Period)
- Coordination of the completion of the Ancillary Departmental Assessments to provide supportive documentation/validation. These assessments must be completed on the ARD or within the Assessment Reference Observation Period
- Weekly Medicare Part A/Managed Care, Medicare Part B and RUG-IV 48 meeting
- Coordination of the Insurance/Managed Care/Medicare Replacement caseload and re-authorization for services
- Completion and review of the end of the month billing for Triple Check
- Reviewing the 24 hour report daily to monitor for any potential Significant Changes in Status and need for an new Full Comprehensive MDS Assessment and/or revisions or development of new Care Plans
- Monitoring of the EMR System (ADLs, Restorative Programs, and Mood/Behaviors etc.)
- Documentation within POC with each OBRA MDS Assessment ARD period to establish/reinforce accurate ADL coding for the Late Loss ADL’s
- Printing and Analysis of the Quality Measure/Quality Indicator Reports
- Participation in the QI/QM Meetings
- Quarterly Review of the HFS Roster
- Coordination of the HFS Audit Survey Process (Surveys are random at this time)
- Coordination of the MDS Focused Survey Process (Surveys are random at this time)
- Coordinate of data collection for the ADR Process (Additional Documentation Requests) for Medicare Part A and B as well as Managed Care.
- Other MDS responsibilities per the direction of the MDS Consultant
Requirements
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Optional: MDS Certification - American Association of Nurse Assessment Coordinators (AANAC)
Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, our company complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. 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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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a MDS Coordinator
Verify your nursing credentials transfer correctly
Your RN license must be active in the state where the employer's facility operates. USCIS reviews state licensure as part of specialty occupation eligibility, so confirm your credentials are accepted before the I-129 petition is filed.
Look up prevailing wages before negotiating
Use the OFLC Wage Search to find the certified wage level for MDS Coordinators under the relevant SOC code in your target metro area. Your offered salary must meet or exceed this figure on the LCA, so knowing it protects you during offer negotiations.
Target long-term care chains with multistate footprints
Skilled nursing facilities and post-acute care networks that operate across multiple states file LCAs regularly and are more likely to have established H-1B sponsorship processes. Each worksite requires its own certified LCA, so multi-facility employers are experienced with that requirement.
Search for verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Filter MDS Coordinator openings by employers with documented H-1B LCA filing history for healthcare roles. Migrate Mate surfaces this DOL data so you can prioritize facilities that have sponsored similar positions rather than relying on employer self-reporting.
Confirm the job posting requires a nursing degree
USCIS scrutinizes specialty occupation status for MDS Coordinator roles. If the posting lists a nursing degree as preferred rather than required, the employer needs to amend the job description before filing. Flag this discrepancy during the offer stage, not after the I-129 is submitted.
File or extend during your authorized status window
H-1B status is granted for up to three years and can be extended to a six-year maximum. If you're transitioning from OPT or another status, work with your employer to submit the I-129 petition well before your current authorization expires to maintain continuous work eligibility.
H-1B Visa MDS Coordinator: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an MDS Coordinator role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, MDS Coordinator positions typically qualify as a specialty occupation when the employer requires at least a bachelor's degree in nursing or a directly related health science field. The role involves applying RAI methodology, clinical assessment protocols, and CMS regulatory standards at a level that demands degree-level specialized knowledge. USCIS will review the actual job description, so the posting must specify the degree requirement clearly.
Which employers commonly sponsor H-1B visas for MDS Coordinators?
Long-term care networks, skilled nursing facility chains, and post-acute rehabilitation providers are the most active H-1B sponsors for MDS Coordinator roles. These organizations file LCAs through DOL regularly because they operate multiple facilities and need clinicians with specific RAI certification and MDS expertise. You can identify them by their LCA filing history on Migrate Mate before applying.
How does the LCA process work for an MDS Coordinator hired at multiple facility locations?
Each worksite where you'll perform MDS duties requires its own certified LCA filed with DOL. If you rotate between facilities or the employer later assigns you to a new location, a new LCA must be certified for that worksite before you begin working there. This is a compliance requirement that affects how multi-site employers structure their H-1B petitions for care coordinators.
Does my RN license need to be in a specific state before the H-1B petition is filed?
Yes. Your RN license must be active and valid in the state where the sponsoring facility is located before USCIS adjudicates the I-129 petition. If you're licensed in a different state, you'll need to apply for endorsement in the employer's state early in the sponsorship process. Compact Nurse Licensure Agreement states simplify this if both states participate, but verify the specific state's requirements with your employer.
Can an MDS Coordinator on H-1B change employers after the petition is approved?
Yes, but the new employer must file a new I-129 petition with USCIS before you begin working for them. Under H-1B portability rules, you can start working for the new employer once the petition is filed, provided you've been in valid H-1B status and the new role also qualifies as a specialty occupation. The new employer also needs to file a certified LCA for your worksite location.