Assistant Director of Nursing/MDS Coordinator

Pine Creek Rehab•Salt Lake City, UT

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Pine Creek Rehab is hiring a full-time Assistant Director of Nursing/MDS Coordinator at its skilled nursing facility in Salt Lake City, Utah. The organization’s goal is to provide top-quality care and maximize each patient’s functional independence to support a safe discharge to the next level of care. It describes itself as a people-first organization guided by the motto “leading with integrity, empowering people, delivering outcomes.” The role assists the Director of Nursing with daily nursing operations and clinical oversight while coordinating MDS assessments, resident care planning, case management, clinical documentation, regulatory compliance, quality initiatives, and staff education. The position supports resident safety, dignity, quality care, and positive staff morale.

Requirements

Associate degree in nursing or a related qualifying field required.
Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing.
Minimum of two years of nursing experience in a skilled nursing or long-term care facility.
Minimum of one year of MDS experience in a skilled nursing or long-term care facility.
Extensive knowledge of MDS 3.0, the RAI process, resident assessments, care planning, Medicare, Medicaid, ICD-10-CM coding, and applicable federal and state regulations.
Excellent organizational, communication, leadership, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and schedules.
Ability to work effectively with residents, families, nursing staff, and the interdisciplinary team.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English and maintain accurate, legible documentation.
Genuine compassion and commitment to the care, dignity, safety, and well-being of the geriatric population.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree.
Nursing leadership experience.
Resident Assessment Coordinator (RAC) certification, unless otherwise required by facility policy or applicable regulations.

Responsibilities

Assist the Director of Nursing with daily nursing operations, clinical oversight, staff scheduling, supervision, and team development.
Coordinate and oversee MDS 3.0 assessments, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely submission.
Develop, review, and maintain individualized resident care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
Coordinate Medicare Part A, Medicaid, and insurance case management, including assessment schedules, coverage notices, documentation, and reimbursement requirements.
Assign or coordinate appropriate ICD-10-CM diagnosis coding and maintain accurate clinical records.
Monitor compliance with federal and state regulations, facility policies, and clinical standards.
Assist with regulatory surveys, audits, quality assurance, performance improvement, and staff education.
Promote resident safety, dignity, quality care, and positive staff morale.