MDS Coordinator... fair pay?

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    by Feb 26, '12
    Hey there,

    I accepted a MDS Coordinator position at a LTC facility in Texas in December 2011... I'm loving my job so far! I was brand-new LVN working as a staff nurse in LTC when I was offered this position, so I jumped at the opportunity. I'm getting paid $20/hrly... I'm not complaining, I'm grateful for the job opportunity and it IS more than I was getting paid as a staff nurse... but I have no idea what is fair pay in this field... just want to know for curiosity's sake.
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    by mdsnurse12 Feb 26, '12 11:09 am
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  4. Feb 26, '12 by
    MDS pay varies by experience, demand, location and corporation.
    I'm in Indiana and have heard ranges of $23 to $31 per hour.
    I know someone who did interim MDS work making $50 per hour plus all expenses.
    I recently heard that a recruiter was offering $67 per hour but I have a hard time believing that one.
    I think some corporations pay more than others.
    Hope this helps, I'm interested in knowing the "going rate" as well!
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  5. Feb 27, '12 by
    @mdsnurse12,
    which part of texas? I am curious as to the diff in pay in different regions in TX also. I am in Central TX, about half way between Austin and Waco.

    Quote from mdsnurse12
    Hey there,

    I accepted a MDS Coordinator position at a LTC facility in Texas in December 2011... I'm loving my job so far! I was brand-new LVN working as a staff nurse in LTC when I was offered this position, so I jumped at the opportunity. I'm getting paid $20/hrly... I'm not complaining, I'm grateful for the job opportunity and it IS more than I was getting paid as a staff nurse... but I have no idea what is fair pay in this field... just want to know for curiosity's sake.
  6. Feb 27, '12 by
    Same area
  7. Mar 27, '12 by
    I live in WV and I was brand new to MDS when I took my position. I started off at $22 an hour and after 7 months am up to $25 an hour. I dont know if it is fair pay or not, Im happy right now and understand that it will only get better over time and the more I learn the more I can make.
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  8. Jul 6, '12 by
    Im only an LVN (I think its LPN over there), so I'm sure I could easily make more by just having an RN. Sounds like you are doing good for yourself Have you been to Cat Selmen's care plan seminar yet or plans to attend?
  9. Jul 10, '12 by
    RN, 6 yrs MDS experience making 22.50/hr... ROTTEN PAY
  10. Jul 10, '12 by
    [QUOTE=mds1;6692151]RN, 6 yrs MDS experience making 22.50/hr... ROTTEN PAY[/QUOTE

    That is rotten....think I would be looking....
    mds1 likes this.
  11. Jul 11, '12 by
    I am, you know of anything in southern missouri or Arizona or New mexico?
  12. Jul 14, '12 by
    Quote from mds1
    I am, you know of anything in southern missouri or Arizona or New mexico?
    Check online....plug in MDS Jobs & the specific states you are looking for....Or contact a Recruiter. Good Luck!