MDS Coordinator... fair pay?

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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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Specializes in MDS/Office.

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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Specializes in Trauma, Med/surg, CM, UM,.

@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.

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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Same area :)

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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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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?

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Specializes in Care Coordination, MDS, med-surg, Peds.

RN, 6 yrs MDS experience making 22.50/hr... ROTTEN PAY

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Specializes in MDS/Office.
RN, 6 yrs MDS experience making 22.50/hr... ROTTEN PAY[/quote

That is rotten....think I would be looking....

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Specializes in Care Coordination, MDS, med-surg, Peds.

I am, you know of anything in southern missouri or Arizona or New mexico?

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Specializes in MDS/Office.
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! :)

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I am an LPN and I make 19.50/hr. Thats ok for here in OKLA.

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