MDS Nurse

Job Description

Job Description

Aventura at Oakwood Village

Aventura at Oakwood Village is seeking a detail-oriented and dedicated MDS Nurse (RN) to join our team. This key clinical role is responsible for coordinating and completing the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process, ensuring accurate resident assessments, care planning, regulatory compliance, and optimal reimbursement outcomes. The ideal candidate is knowledgeable in long-term care regulations, skilled in interdisciplinary collaboration, and committed to delivering exceptional resident-centered care.

The MDS Nurse is responsible for coordinating the completion of Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments, Care Area Assessments (CAAs), and care plans in accordance with federal and state regulations. This position works closely with the interdisciplinary team to ensure accurate clinical documentation, quality outcomes, and compliance with Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) requirements.

MDS & Care Plan Coordination

• Coordinate and complete MDS assessments in accordance with CMS guidelines and required timeframes.

• Ensure the accuracy and completeness of resident assessment data.

• Facilitate Care Area Assessments (CAAs) and participate in developing individualized resident care plans.

• Schedule and track all required assessments and submissions.

• Monitor assessment schedules to ensure timely completion and transmission.

Regulatory Compliance & Reimbursement

• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and facility regulations related to the MDS process.

• Ensure accurate coding to support quality measures and reimbursement.

• Review clinical documentation to validate MDS coding and identify opportunities for improvement.

• Stay current on changes to CMS regulations, reimbursement systems, and industry best practices.

• Assist with survey preparation and participate in regulatory audits.

Clinical Collaboration

• Work closely with nursing staff, therapy departments, social services, dietary, and other interdisciplinary team members.

• Participate in resident care conferences and interdisciplinary meetings.

• Educate staff regarding documentation requirements and MDS-related processes.

• Collaborate with clinical leadership to improve resident outcomes and quality indicators.

Quality Improvement

• Monitor quality measures and identify trends affecting facility performance.

• Assist in developing and implementing performance improvement initiatives.

• Support efforts to enhance resident satisfaction and quality of care.

Education

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.

• BSN preferred.

Licensure

• Current and active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of employment.

Experience

• Minimum of 1–3 years of nursing experience in a skilled nursing facility or long-term care setting.

• Previous MDS experience preferred.

• Experience with Medicare, Medicaid, and CMS regulations strongly preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Thorough knowledge of MDS 3.0, RAI process, and care planning requirements.

• Understanding of PDPM, quality measures, and reimbursement systems.

• Strong assessment, analytical, and critical-thinking skills.

• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.

• Effective communication and collaboration skills.

• Proficiency in electronic medical records (EMR) systems and MDS software.

• Competitive salary and benefits package

• Supportive and collaborative work environment

• Opportunities for professional growth and development

• Commitment to excellence in resident-centered care

• A team that values compassion, integrity, and clinical expertise

If you are passionate about quality care, regulatory excellence, and making a meaningful impact in the lives of residents, we invite you to apply and become part of the Aventura at Oakwood Village family.

Apply today and help us deliver exceptional care while supporting outstanding clinical outcomes.