MDS Assistant RN/LPN

Scenic Wellness Nursing & Rehabilitation is hiring an experienced MDS Assistant to join our skilled nursing team in Herculaneum, MO. The MDS Assistant supports the Director of Nursing (DON) and RN Assessment Coordinator/MDS Coordinator with the Minimum Data Set (MDS), Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI), care planning, documentation, and regulatory compliance processes. This is a great opportunity for an RN or LPN/LVN with skilled nursing experience who is detail-oriented, organized, and knowledgeable about MDS, Medicare, Medicaid, and long-term care regulations. MDS Assistant Responsibilities Assist with the MDS and RAI process from assessment through interdisciplinary care plan completion Assist with ensuring compliance with Federal and State regulations and long-term care certification requirements Coordinate and monitor MDS assessments, RAI tracking, discharge/re-entry, and Medicaid tracking Enter and maintain MDS and assessment information in PointClickCare Ensure timely and accurate MDS submissions to the State Follow up on MDS submission validation errors and maintain accurate validation records Assist with determining the Assessment Reference Date (ARD) based on resident care needs Complete resident assessments, data collection, and interviews with staff as needed Review clinical documentation and follow up with staff when additional documentation or clarification is needed Assist with maintaining accurate and compliant care plans and clinical documentation Monitor documentation for compliance with established standards of practice Assist with regulatory and certification surveys and correction of deficiencies Identify documentation trends and report audit findings to the Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) Committee Work collaboratively with nursing, therapy, dietary, social services, and other interdisciplinary team members Qualifications Current RN or LPN/LVN license in the state of Missouri Previous Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF), long‑term care, or nursing home experience preferred MDS, RAI, or MDS Coordinator experience preferred Knowledge of Minimum Data Set (MDS), RAI, OBRA regulations, and care planning Knowledge of Medicare PPS, Case‑Mix, and Medicaid reimbursement preferred Understanding of Quality Measures/Quality Indicators and clinical documentation Experience with PointClickCare preferred Strong attention to detail and organizational skills Ability to prioritize multiple deadlines and maintain accurate records Strong communication and follow‑up skills Ability to work effectively with an interdisciplinary team Why Join Scenic Wellness Nursing & Rehabilitation? Competitive compensation Comprehensive benefits Opportunities for professional growth and development Supportive healthcare team Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on resident care and outcomes Scenic Wellness Nursing & Rehabilitation provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. #J-18808-Ljbffr Scenic Wellness & Rehabilitiation