MDS Coordinator salaries

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I know I have asked this before, but people change so fast on here I thought I would see what the response was like in 2006.

So, if you don't mind

1. How much to you make as MDS Co (or if you're a DON/ADON - how much is your MDS person paid). I make $21/Hr and thinking that is not enough!

2. What part of the country do you live in. I live in Indiana.

3. How much experience do you have w/ MDS. I have 6+ years.

Thank You

Nascar Nurse

Specializes in acute care and geriatric.

see I knew there were good things in store for you!!!

thanks for your perspective- i never thought of it as if they wanted me to leave as I had such support from the DON, more like- they wanted to cut salaries and were using me as a litmus test because as soon as I was offered the better position with better salary in another place, the DON called me and said that she convinced the board not to cut my salary and I should come back. OF COURSE i politely declined.

What do we learn from all this- when something terrible is going on- its for the best. (I'm not referring to illness). My friends son was thrown out of school on the first day when the mother brought him his Ritalin (she had forgotten) and they decided they don't want a student with ADD!!!!! She was so upset- but turns out she found a better school where the teacher took on the kid as a personal project and the kids blossoming!!

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Specializes in i.v cert., ltc, hospital, dialysis.

chlori, i am also in ohio doing mds's for 130 bed facility. not full at this time, but close. i wear multiple hats, plus take call every 5th week. no extra pay (which i feel is not fair ) nothing for sitting around waiting for the phone to ring. also, if i do get called in whether during the week or weekend, i only get straight time, as it is considered working a different dept. mds co. is considered medical records, and working the floor if on call, is in nursing dept. my mds position is considered salaried, so no o.t. for extra hours just doing my job.

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Specializes in i.v cert., ltc, hospital, dialysis.

hi. i joined aanac several years ago. have taken the mds cert. program online at the aanac website, and completed it at my own pace... in no time. thorough and helpful.

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Specializes in i.v cert., ltc, hospital, dialysis.

capecod...i beg to differ. i am an lpn and my position is an mds coordinator. i also have my racct! granted where i live, i don't make your type of money, but still am able to do the job, even as an lpn. yes, i have an rn signing my mds's, but i know he has confidence in my work, never questions my work, and values me as his equal.

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I know I have asked this before, but people change so fast on here I thought I would see what the response was like in 2006.

So, if you don't mind

1. How much to you make as MDS Co (or if you're a DON/ADON - how much is your MDS person paid). I make $21/Hr and thinking that is not enough!

2. What part of the country do you live in. I live in Indiana.

3. How much experience do you have w/ MDS. I have 6+ years.

Thank You

Nascar Nurse

January 4, 2010

I work in Ocean County, NJ as an RN MDS coordinator

My base salary is 35.50 per hour = $71,000 per year plus benefits

I get 3 weeks vacation per year PLUS

15 flex days-holidays/sick days

At the end of the year I am paid for the flex days that I do not use.

My Family Health and Dental insurance plan costs me $75 per week payroll deduction.

There is a 401K to which my employer contributes 3%

I have been offered interviews for MDS coordinator positions that pay $75,000 to $85,000 per year

My facility values my position and does not ask me to do any other jobs such as ADON, etc.

I am an RNAC (certified)

I have a bachelor's degree and 16 years experience as an RN

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

RN MDS Coordinator in the the mid west, making 22.25/hr. sigh... not nearly enough........ 4 yrs experience MDS, RN since 1996, 15 yrs hospital (LPN AND RN).

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Specializes in Long term care.

I'm working as a 'care plan nurse' under the MDS Coordinator.

Just got a 65 cent raise, so am making over $22/hr.

My favorite part is only having to work Mon - Fri.

Not many paid holidays, I believe only 7.

No paid sick days -- but they will let me make up my hours.

I'm just thankful to have a job in these tough times!!

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Hello All -

I work with a major LTC provider named Extendicare. We currently have MDS opportunities for RNs in:

  • Robbinsdale, MN
  • Sheboygan, WI
  • Cedarburg, WI
  • Milwaukee, WI

We offer an industry leading compensation and benefits package including a FREE MEDICAL HEALTH OPTION starting on day one of employment for our full-time nurses!

If you are interested in any of the opportunities and have proven experience as a MDS Coordinator I would love to talk to you. My direct number is 1-800-395-5000 ext 8252 or email [email protected] .

Thank you for your time and I look forward to hearing from you.

Bob Ingersoll

Area Recruiter

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In our facility, it is 24.60/hour, but a salary position. The salary is based on 40hours a week, but the actual work hours are 50-60 hours/week, with no comp time or additional pay.

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I have been MDS coordinator and the ADON for 18 months....I started at 25/hr and my company gives really, really small raises. It is a small facility only 100 beds with an average of 60 residents....I am in Montana so I think what I make is pretty average. If anyone else from MT that does either position could give me an idea of what they make I would appreciate it!

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