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MDS Coordinator - Veterans Community Living Center Fitzsimons - Aurora, CO
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MDS Coordinator
MDS Coordinator - Veterans Community Living Center Fitzsimons - Aurora, CO Salary: $3,863.20 Biweekly Location: Aurora, CO Job Type: Full Time Job Number: ILG 00524 08/13/2025 Department: Colorado Department of Human Services Division: OAADS - Colorado State Veterans Home at Fitzsimons Opening Date: 08/15/2025 Closing Date: 8/25/2025 11:59 PM Mountain FLSA Status: Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation. This position is open to current Colorado residents only. This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies, various shifts available. This position will receive a short-staffing temporary pay differential of 4% from July 1st 2025 - June 30th 2026 Most State of Colorado employees are eligible for a great benefit package! Please see the Supplemental Information section below for details! Office of Adult, Aging and Disability Services Colorado Veterans Community Living Center at Fitzsimons Colorado Veterans Community Living Center (VCLC) at Fitzsimons is a beautiful 180-bed, skilled nursing facility serving Colorado's veterans. We strive to honor and respect those in our community through companionship and person-centered care while providing a comfortable and safe place to live. At Fitzsimons, we provide long-term care, short-term rehab and have a secured memory care neighborhood, and are conveniently located on the medical campus with UC Hospital and the Aurora VA Medical Center. Fitzsimons celebrates a low 14% staff turnover rate and substantial longevity among staff. Description of Job The MDS Coordinator position exists to ensure consistent and accurate documentation of 24-hour nursing care provided for residents who have acute/chronic health problems, physical and/or mental limitations, and are unable to live independently or at a more independent level of care. The complete and accurate reporting of this data is of vital importance due to its effect on financial reimbursement as well as quality measures, and both Veterans Affairs and Long Term Care Surveys. This position is also responsible for collaborating with the Nursing Home Administrator to identify, monitor, and improve Clinical Quality Measures throughout the facility. Additionally, as an MDS Coordinator, you can expect to: Make process-level care decisions guided by professional and regulatory standards, tailored to each resident's current condition Complete timely, accurate MDS assessments in compliance with federal and state regulations, with no margin for error Gather, enter, and transmit resident data to the state database; maintain care plans and documentation in the medical record Analyze clinical data for quality improvement using systems such as Abaqis, tracking outcomes in areas like falls, skin integrity, weight loss, pain, mobility, and psycho-social health Document and support Medicare A/B requirements and track resident length of stay Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to develop individualized care plans and therapy/nursing goals Lead care conferences, coordinate with residents and families, and maintain compliance with scheduling requirements Provide in-service training, policy/procedure updates, and software/regulatory changes related to the MDS process Orient new team members to MDS procedures and facility expectations Coordinate subordinate staff in their delivery and provision of patient care documentation for MDS assessments Other duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights Special Qualifications: RN License and be a Certified Resident Assessment Coordinator Education/Licensure/Certification/Experience: Current, valid licensure as an RN from the Colorado Board of Nursing or any state participating in the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC) AND Three (3) years of professional experience in an occupational field related to the work assigned to the position Substitutions: Appropriate education will substitute for up to two (2) years of the required experience on a year-for-year basis Conditions of Employment: CBI name check and fingerprint check, ICON Colorado court database, Medicare fraud database, Reference Checks, Professional License verification (licensure requirements), Drug Screen, PREA (Division of Youth Services), Trails check (direct contact with children), CAPS (direct contact with adults - Mental Health Institutes, Regional Centers, Veterans Community Living Centers) Current, Valid US Driver's License May have to transport residents in state vehicles Vaccinations as required by state and facility Day, evening, and night shifts to include holidays & weekends as needed Travel: May have to transport residents in state vehicles Required to obtain a CPR card Possess and maintain a Colorado RN license in good standing Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must (1) disclose that information on the application (2) provide an explanation why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify the applicant from the current position, (3) provide the employee number from the applicant's prior State employment. Absent extraordinary circumstances, prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination, and failure to provide this information will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with CDHS. Appeal Rights: If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director. An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email (dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department's action. For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go to spb.colorado.gov ; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at (303) 866-3300; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov under Rules. Supplemental Information The Assessment Process For additional recruiting questions, please contact christine.koter@state.co.us If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference, consider joining the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Human Services. Our professionals strive to design and deliver high quality human and health services that improve the safety, independence, and well-being of the people of Colorado. In addition to a great location and rewarding and meaningful work, we offer: Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan www.copera.org plus 401(k) and 457 plans Medical and dental health plans Employer supplemented Health Savings Account Paid life insurance Short- and long-term disability coverage 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave BenefitHub state employee discount program Employee Wellness program Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, training and more Remote work arrangements for eligible positions *Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, go to https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/student-loan-forgiveness-programs Our Values: We believe in a people-
MDS Coordinator - Veterans Community Living Center Fitzsimons - Aurora, CO Salary: $3,863.20 Biweekly Location: Aurora, CO Job Type: Full Time Job Number: ILG 00524 08/13/2025 Department: Colorado Department of Human Services Division: OAADS - Colorado State Veterans Home at Fitzsimons Opening Date: 08/15/2025 Closing Date: 8/25/2025 11:59 PM Mountain FLSA Status: Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation. This position is open to current Colorado residents only. This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies, various shifts available. This position will receive a short-staffing temporary pay differential of 4% from July 1st 2025 - June 30th 2026 Most State of Colorado employees are eligible for a great benefit package! Please see the Supplemental Information section below for details! Office of Adult, Aging and Disability Services Colorado Veterans Community Living Center at Fitzsimons Colorado Veterans Community Living Center (VCLC) at Fitzsimons is a beautiful 180-bed, skilled nursing facility serving Colorado's veterans. We strive to honor and respect those in our community through companionship and person-centered care while providing a comfortable and safe place to live. At Fitzsimons, we provide long-term care, short-term rehab and have a secured memory care neighborhood, and are conveniently located on the medical campus with UC Hospital and the Aurora VA Medical Center. Fitzsimons celebrates a low 14% staff turnover rate and substantial longevity among staff. Description of Job The MDS Coordinator position exists to ensure consistent and accurate documentation of 24-hour nursing care provided for residents who have acute/chronic health problems, physical and/or mental limitations, and are unable to live independently or at a more independent level of care. The complete and accurate reporting of this data is of vital importance due to its effect on financial reimbursement as well as quality measures, and both Veterans Affairs and Long Term Care Surveys. This position is also responsible for collaborating with the Nursing Home Administrator to identify, monitor, and improve Clinical Quality Measures throughout the facility. Additionally, as an MDS Coordinator, you can expect to: Make process-level care decisions guided by professional and regulatory standards, tailored to each resident's current condition Complete timely, accurate MDS assessments in compliance with federal and state regulations, with no margin for error Gather, enter, and transmit resident data to the state database; maintain care plans and documentation in the medical record Analyze clinical data for quality improvement using systems such as Abaqis, tracking outcomes in areas like falls, skin integrity, weight loss, pain, mobility, and psycho-social health Document and support Medicare A/B requirements and track resident length of stay Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to develop individualized care plans and therapy/nursing goals Lead care conferences, coordinate with residents and families, and maintain compliance with scheduling requirements Provide in-service training, policy/procedure updates, and software/regulatory changes related to the MDS process Orient new team members to MDS procedures and facility expectations Coordinate subordinate staff in their delivery and provision of patient care documentation for MDS assessments Other duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights Special Qualifications: RN License and be a Certified Resident Assessment Coordinator Education/Licensure/Certification/Experience: Current, valid licensure as an RN from the Colorado Board of Nursing or any state participating in the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC) AND Three (3) years of professional experience in an occupational field related to the work assigned to the position Substitutions: Appropriate education will substitute for up to two (2) years of the required experience on a year-for-year basis Conditions of Employment: CBI name check and fingerprint check, ICON Colorado court database, Medicare fraud database, Reference Checks, Professional License verification (licensure requirements), Drug Screen, PREA (Division of Youth Services), Trails check (direct contact with children), CAPS (direct contact with adults - Mental Health Institutes, Regional Centers, Veterans Community Living Centers) Current, Valid US Driver's License May have to transport residents in state vehicles Vaccinations as required by state and facility Day, evening, and night shifts to include holidays & weekends as needed Travel: May have to transport residents in state vehicles Required to obtain a CPR card Possess and maintain a Colorado RN license in good standing Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must (1) disclose that information on the application (2) provide an explanation why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify the applicant from the current position, (3) provide the employee number from the applicant's prior State employment. Absent extraordinary circumstances, prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination, and failure to provide this information will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with CDHS. Appeal Rights: If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director. An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email (dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department's action. For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go to spb.colorado.gov ; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at (303) 866-3300; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov under Rules. Supplemental Information The Assessment Process For additional recruiting questions, please contact christine.koter@state.co.us If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference, consider joining the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Human Services. Our professionals strive to design and deliver high quality human and health services that improve the safety, independence, and well-being of the people of Colorado. In addition to a great location and rewarding and meaningful work, we offer: Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan www.copera.org plus 401(k) and 457 plans Medical and dental health plans Employer supplemented Health Savings Account Paid life insurance Short- and long-term disability coverage 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave BenefitHub state employee discount program Employee Wellness program Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, training and more Remote work arrangements for eligible positions *Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, go to https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/student-loan-forgiveness-programs Our Values: We believe in a people-