Registered Nurse MDS (Minimum Data Set) Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

RN MDS Coordinator (Full-Time & Part-Time)

Linden Place Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Registered Nurse (RN) MDS Coordinator to join our clinical leadership team. We are looking for a compassionate professional who is committed to delivering quality resident care through accurate assessments, interdisciplinary collaboration, and regulatory compliance.

As an RN MDS Coordinator, you will play a vital role in ensuring the timely completion of resident assessments, care planning, reimbursement accuracy, and compliance with federal and state regulations. If you have a strong clinical background and a passion for improving resident outcomes, we'd love to hear from you.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) retirement plan

• Voluntary supplemental benefits

• Paid training and continuing education opportunities

• Professional growth and career advancement

• Supportive team environment

• Full-time and part-time scheduling opportunities

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage the completion of the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process, including MDS assessments, Care Area Assessments (CAAs), and individualized care plans

• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure timely, accurate, and comprehensive resident assessments

• Maintain and communicate the MDS assessment schedule for all payer sources

• Participate in daily PPS meetings, weekly Medicare reviews, and month-end reimbursement and compliance activities

• Gather and validate assessment data through resident interviews, clinical observations, chart reviews, and collaboration with department leaders

• Ensure all interdisciplinary team documentation is completed accurately and within required regulatory timeframes

• Monitor clinical documentation to support quality measures, reimbursement, and regulatory compliance

• Assist with medical record audits, quality improvement initiatives, and staff education related to MDS documentation and care planning

• Stay current with CMS regulations, PDPM guidelines, and reimbursement requirements

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of North Carolina

• Minimum of three (3) years of clinical nursing experience, preferably in skilled nursing or long-term care

• Previous MDS Coordinator experience strongly preferred

• Current CPR certification

• Thorough knowledge of MDS/RAI processes, Medicare regulations, PDPM, and care planning

• Strong analytical, organizational, and time management skills

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with residents, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members

• Commitment to accuracy, compliance, and delivering exceptional resident-centered care

Join the team at Linden Place Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation and help make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents while advancing your career in a supportive and rewarding environment.