MDS Coordinator

Join Our Team as an MDS Coordinator! Are you detail-oriented, clinically skilled, and passionate about delivering the best care possible? Northern Nevada State Veterans Home is looking for a compassionate and experienced MDS Coordinator to lead the assessment and care planning process for our residents. If you're a skilled nurse who thrives on accuracy, compliance, and teamwork, we want YOU on our team! At Northern Nevada State Veterans Home, we’re all about making lives better—whether it’s for our residents, clients, or the incredible people who work with us (that’s you!). We believe in the power of hospitality, stewardship, integrity, respect, and humor, and we bring those values to life every single day. Now, let’s talk about YOU and why you’ll love this role: What You’ll Do (AKA: Your Superpowers) Complete timely and accurate Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments in compliance with federal, state, and community guidelines. Ensure thorough, collaborative interdisciplinary care planning for each resident. Maintain detailed documentation that reflects resident care, progress, and reimbursement accuracy. Drive Clinical Excellence & Compliance: Monitor clinical documentation for accuracy and support staff in completing assessments and charting. Review and interpret clinical data to identify changes in resident status and adjust care plans accordingly. Coordinate with reimbursement and billing teams to ensure appropriate coding and timely submissions. Lead & Collaborate: Serve as the go-to expert on MDS processes and educate team members on documentation best practices. Partner with nursing, therapy, and administrative staff to support quality outcomes and survey readiness. Participate in QA meetings, audits, and other quality improvement initiatives. What You Bring to the Table (Besides Your Love for Precision & Care) Licensure & Credentials: Current RN license in the state of employment required. RAC-CT certification preferred or willingness to obtain within designated timeframe. Experience & Skills: Prior experience in MDS coordination within a skilled nursing setting required. Strong knowledge of RAI process, PDPM, Medicare guidelines, and care planning. Excellent critical thinking, time management, and communication skills. Physical Requirements: Ability to sit, walk, bend, and use computer systems for extended periods. Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally. Perks & Benefits (Because You Deserve It!) Competitive pay & performance-based bonuses Paid time off & flexible scheduling options Health, dental & vision insurance for qualifying team members Ongoing training & career growth opportunities A supportive, mission-driven team that values your impact every day Schedule: Monday-Friday, no remote work Northern Nevada State Veterans Home is an Equal Opportunity Employer #J-18808-Ljbffr Health Dimensions Group