MDS Coordinator (Registered Nurse/RN)

Garden Terrace Alzheimer's Center of Excellence (Overland Park)

Position Summary

The RN MDS Coordinator coordinates and assists with completion and submission of accurate and timely interdisciplinary MDS Assessments, CAAs, and Care Plans according to CMS RAI Manual Regulations and in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.

Education, Experience, and Licensure Requirements

Associate's or bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited college or university
Currently licensed/registered in applicable State. Must maintain an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing throughout employment
Two (2) years' nursing experience. Geriatric nursing experience preferred
CRN C Certification (clinical compliance)
CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment

Specific Job Requirements

Advanced knowledge in field of practice
Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility
Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department
Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation
Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc
Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care's Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training

Essential Functions

Coordinate and assist with completion and submission of interdisciplinary, accurate, and timely MDS Assessments, CCAs, and Care Plans according to CMS RAI Manual Regulations
Report any changes in a patient's condition identified by the MDS Assessment to the DON
Provide education to direct care associates regarding updates or changes to the CMS RAI Manual or Skilled Nursing Facility Regulations that impact documentation
Assist with review of the Interdisciplinary Comprehensive Care Plan
Review Final Validation Reports and attest that all assessments have been completed and accepted into the CMS QIES system prior to billing and notify the Business Office when assessments are not ready to bill
Review CMS Reports to identify assessments completed or submitted late and develop systems and processes to prevent reoccurrence
Attend and participate in the Daily PPS Meeting, Monthly Triple Check, and other meetings upon request
Perform functions of a staff nurse as required
Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
Assist in the evacuation of patients
Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours
Read, write, speak, and understand the English language

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Apply

Vacancy posted 2 days ago

Similar jobs that could be interesting for youBased on the MDS Coordinator (Registered Nurse/RN) in Athens, TN vacancy

Local Contract Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse
...Job Description Host Healthcare is seeking a local contract nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a local contract nursing job in Athens, Tennessee. Job Description & Requirements - Specialty: Labor and Delivery - Discipline: RN - Start Date: 06/01/2026 - Duration: 13 weeks...
Suggested
Contract work
Local area
Shift work
Night shift
Host Healthcare
Athens, TN
3 days ago
Travel OB/GYN Registered Nurse - $1,984 per week
$1,984 per week
...Meda Health is seeking a travel nurse RN OB/GYN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Athens, Tennessee. Job Description & Requirements ~ Specialty: OB/GYN ~ Discipline: RN ~ Start Date: 06/01/2026 ~ Duration: 13 weeks ~36 hours per week ~...
Suggested
Zero hours contract
Shift work
Night shift
Meda Health
Athens, TN
22 hours ago
Registered Nurse, (RN) ICU
...Starr Regional Medical Center Registered Nurse (RN), ICU Job Type: Full-Time | Nights 7:00 pm-7:00 am, rotating weekends. $20,000... ...entering orders, performing admissions or discharges, and coordinating transfers. Ensures staff has necessary equipment and supplies...
Suggested
Full time
Temporary work
Part time
Relocation package
Shift work
Night shift
Starr Regional Medical Center
Athens, TN
2 days ago
Registered Nurse (RN) Wound Care PRN
...Job Description Starr Regional Medical Center Registered Nurse (RN), Wound Care Job Type: Per Diem | PRN, Nights (7p - 7a) rotating... ...documentation of care in a timely manner. Assist in the coordination of wound care patients. Assist in the day-to-day...
Suggested
Daily paid
Full time
Temporary work
Part time
Relief
Night shift
LifePoint Health
Athens, TN
4 days ago
Registered Nurse, RN PRN
$30 - $45 per hour
...Registered Nurse, RN PRN Position: Registered Nurse, RN PRN Pay: $30.00 - $45.00 / hourly Depending on Experience and Responsibilities Caris Healthcare RN provides nursing care to patients per the physician's orders. The hallmarks of this position are assessing...
Suggested
Hourly pay
Full time
Relief
Flexible hours
NHC HealthCare Columbia
Athens, TN
19 days ago
Registered Nurse (RN) - Hospice - $66K-88K per year
$66k - $88k
...Gentiva is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Hospice for a nursing job in Athens, Tennessee. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Hospice Discipline: RN Duration: Ongoing Employment Type: Staff Overview: Lead with Heart. Be the...
Daily paid
Full time
Part time
Local area
Gentiva
Athens, TN
1 day ago
Ob Registered Nurse
$1,782 - $1,952 per week
...Ob Registered Nurse Opportunity Supplemental Health Care is connecting Ob Registered Nurses with top-tier hospital contracts in Athens, Tennessee. Travel or stay local, either way, we'll guide you to an opportunity that matches your goals, offering excellent pay, benefits...
Weekly pay
Full time
Contract work
Local area
Night shift
Supplemental Health Care
Athens, TN
15 hours ago
Travel OB/GYN Registered Nurse - $1,923 per week
$1,923 per week
...ARMStaffing is seeking a travel nurse RN OB/GYN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Athens, Tennessee. Job Description & Requirements... ...: 12 hours, nights ~ Employment Type: Travel Registered Nurse - OB/GYN Specialty Location Athens, TN...
Daily paid
Long term contract
Permanent employment
Full time
Contract work
Temporary work
Zero hours contract
Work at office
Local area
Shift work
Night shift
Weekend work
ARMStaffing
Athens, TN
15 hours ago
Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health - PRN
...~ Incentive bonus opportunities ~ Continuing education and scholarship opportunities Responsibilities Our PRN Registered Nurse (RN) administers skilled care visits to clients requiring intermittent professional services and teaches the client, family, and...
Full time
Relief
Flexible hours
Enhabit Home Health & Hospice
Athens, TN
1 day ago
RN - Registered Nurse - OB/GYN
$2,065 per month
...Lifepoint Health - Starr Regional Medical Center - Athens Job Type Travel Offering Nursing Profession RN - Registered Nurse Specialty OB/GYN Job ID 36895791 Job Title RN - Registered Nurse - OB/GYN...
Weekly pay
Locum
Shift work
Night shift
Starr Regional Medical Center
Athens, TN
3 days ago
Travel OB/GYN Registered Nurse - $1,976 per week
$1,976 per week
...Jackson Nurse Professionals is seeking a travel nurse RN OB/GYN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Athens, Tennessee. Job Description & Requirements ~ Specialty: OB/GYN ~ Discipline: RN ~ Start Date: 06/01/2026 ~ Duration: 13 weeks ~36 hours...
Daily paid
Temporary work
Immediate start
Shift work
Night shift
Jackson Nurse Professionals
Athens, TN
4 days ago
Travel Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse - $2,042 per week
$2,042 per week
...Stability Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Athens, Tennessee. Job Description & Requirements ~ Specialty: Labor and Delivery ~ Discipline: RN ~ Duration: 13 weeks ~36 hours per week ~ Shift...
Hourly pay
Contract work
Summer work
Shift work
Night shift
Stability Healthcare
Athens, TN
15 hours ago
Travel Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
$1,869 - $2,077.6 per week
...Registered Nurse Job Details Profession: Registered Nurse Pay: $1869.00 to $2077.60 weekly Assignment Length: 13 Weeks Schedule: 3x12-Hour 19:00 - 07:00 Openings: 1 Start Date: 06-29-2026 Experience: 1 year Facility Info: Log in to view details Charting System: MedHost...
Aya Healthcare
Athens, TN
4 days ago
RN - Registered Nurse - OB/GYN
...Travel RN - Registered Nurse Specialty: OB/GYN Shift Details: 3x12 - Nights, 7pm - 7am Job Order Details: Start Date: 06/01/2026 End Date: 08/31/2026 Duration: 13 Week(s) Client Details: City: Athens State: TN Pay packages are gross weekly...
Weekly pay
Shift work
Night shift
Treva Automation
Athens, TN
15 hours ago
Travel Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse - $1,977 per week
$1,977 per week
...ARMStaffing is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Athens, Tennessee. Job Description & Requirements... ...: 12 hours, nights ~ Employment Type: Travel Registered Nurse - Labor & Delivery Location Athens, TN...
Daily paid
Long term contract
Permanent employment
Full time
Contract work
Temporary work
Zero hours contract
Work at office
Local area
Shift work
Night shift
ARMStaffing
Athens, TN
15 hours ago
Travel Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse - $2,080 per week
$2,080 per week
...MedPro Healthcare Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Athens, Tennessee. Job Description... ...staffing agency, is seeking a quality Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse for a travel assignment with one of our top healthcare clients...
Hourly pay
Weekly pay
Contract work
Temporary work
Immediate start
Shift work
Night shift
MedPro Healthcare Staffing
Athens, TN
15 hours ago
Registered Nurse (RN) Float Pool - PRN
$10 per hour
...Registered Nurse (RN) – Float Pool Schedule: 12-hour shifts, PRN-As Needed. Day shift, night shift, weekend and holidays. Your experience matters Harris Regional Hospital is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast...
Temporary work
Part time
Relief
Shift work
Night shift
Weekend work
Day shift
LifePoint Health
Athens, TN
15 hours ago
Travel Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse - $1,999 per week
$1,999 per week
...Anders Group is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Athens, Tennessee. Job Description & Requirements ~ Specialty: Labor and Delivery ~ Discipline: RN ~ Start Date: 06/01/2026 ~ Duration: 13 weeks ~36 hours...
Immediate start
Shift work
Night shift
Anders Group
Athens, TN
15 hours ago
Registered Nurse RN
"A different kind of care that ensures you're surrounded by people who make a difference in your life" Position: RN, Registered Nurse - NHC HomeCare Athens Licensure: Unencumbered current Registered Nurse license in the state where the HomeCare agency is...
National HealthCare Corporation
Athens, TN
4 days ago
Registered Nurse (RN)
...Registered Nurse Full Time, 12- Hour Shifts **Up to a $6,000 Sign-On Bonus is Available** Day Shift: 6 a.m. - 6 p.m. Night Shift: 6 p.m. - 6 a.m. Position Summary: Responsible for maintaining clinical competency as evidenced by application of integrated...
Full time
Relocation package
Shift work
Night shift
Day shift
National HealthCare Corporation
Athens, TN
4 days ago
RN - Registered Nurse - Ob/GYN
...Job Details Client in TN seeking Registered Nurse: Ob/GYN for the following shift(s): Nights We are looking for a healthcare professional who is ready to provide exceptional patient care in this contract/travel role. Contract/travel assignments are typically 13...
Hourly pay
Weekly pay
Contract work
Shift work
Night shift
CoreMedical Group
Athens, TN
15 hours ago
Registered Nurse (RN)
...Registered Nurse (RN) Job Category: Nursing Full-Time NHC HealthCare Athens Athens, TN 37303, USA Description Registered Nurse Full Time, 12-Hour Shifts Up to a $6,000 Sign-On Bonus is Available Day Shift: 6 a.m. - 6 p.m. Night Shift...
Full time
Relocation package
Shift work
Night shift
Day shift
NHC HealthCare Columbia
Athens, TN
4 days ago
Registered Nurse - Labor & Delivery
...Job Details Join our team as a Travel RN-LD in Athens, TN, and provide exceptional care at the facility. As an RN-LD, you will... ...professional growth.Required qualifications include an active registered nurse license, experience in labor and delivery, strong...
Extra income
Temporary work
Local area
AMN Healthcare
Athens, TN
4 days ago
Travel Registered Nurse L&D Labor & Delivery - $1998/Week
$1,998 per week
...Anders Group is hiring a Travel L&D Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse (RN) in ATHENS, TN Location: ATHENS, TN Start Date: 06/01/2026 Contract Length: 13 Weeks Shift: 3x12 Nights Practice Area: Hospital Job Type: Travel Contract Position Summary...
Weekly pay
Contract work
Shift work
Night shift
Anders Group
Athens, TN
3 days ago
Registered Nurse (RN) - Labor and Delivery
...Published Description: Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) - Labor and Delivery About Aequor: Established in 1998, Aequor is a premier healthcare and education staffing company, committed to connecting skilled professionals with rewarding career opportunities. Job Responsibilities...
Contract work
Temporary work
Immediate start
Shift work
Night shift
Aequor Technologies
Athens, TN
2 days ago
Registered Nurse - Open Position - Maxim Healthcare
...Maxim Healthcare Services is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to assume responsibility and accountability for the application of the nursing process and the delivery of patient care. The Registered Nurse (RN) demonstrates the ability to make clinical judgments in an effective...
Weekly pay
Contract work
Maxim Healthcare Service
Niota, TN
1 day ago
Travel Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse - $2,128 per week
$2,128 per week
...Care Career is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Athens, Tennessee. Job Description & Requirements... ...~ Employment Type: Travel Labor and Delivery Registered Nurses (RN) play an important role for expecting and new mothers...
Weekly pay
Zero hours contract
Shift work
Night shift
Care Career
Athens, TN
15 hours ago
RN Registered Nurse Home Health
$1,000 per month
...include Benefits! Make a difference every day as an Amedisys registered nurse case manager Tired of being stuck in a building for 12 to 1... ...environment where your well-being is a priority. As a dedicated RN, you'll provide quality care to patients, supported by a...
Internship
Flexible hours
Shift work
Amedisys
Athens, TN
6 days ago
RN Registered Nurse
...locations across the U.S. We are currently seeking a qualified Registered Nurse to add to our team of professionals. We believe that every job... ...As an important member of our interdisciplinary team, the RN delivers quality nursing care to patients through interpersonal...
Relocation package
Garden Terrace Alzheimer's Center of Excellence (Overland Pa...
Athens, TN
4 days ago
Travel Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse - $1,775 per week
$1,775 per week
...Uniti Med is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Athens, Tennessee. Job Description & Requirements... ...tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse (RN) About Uniti Med Uniti Med meticulously...
Shift work
Night shift
Uniti Med
Athens, TN
1 day ago

Do you want to receive more vacancies?

Subscribe and receive similar vacancies to MDS Coordinator (Registered Nurse/RN). Be the first to apply!