RN MDS Assessment Coordinator

NATIONAL HEALTH- WHITE OAK GROUP•Shelby, NC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

White Oak of Shelby is seeking a Registered Nurse MDS Coordinator to coordinate the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process, including MDS assessments, Care Area Assessments (CAAs), and individualized care plans in accordance with federal and state regulations. The role partners with nursing, therapy, physicians, and the interdisciplinary team to support person-centered care, regulatory compliance, and reimbursement accuracy. The position is full-time, day shift, and located in Shelby, North Carolina. The coordinator performs additional duties as assigned by the Director of Nursing.

Requirements

Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing.
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Minimum one year of long-term care experience.
Working knowledge of Medicare, PPS, PDPM, and Managed Care reimbursement.
Strong understanding of federal and state long-term care regulations.
Excellent assessment, organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
Experience with electronic medical record (EMR) systems.

Nice To Haves

Previous MDS Coordinator experience.

Responsibilities

Coordinate the interdisciplinary resident assessment and care planning process.
Complete accurate and timely MDS assessments, including admission, readmission, quarterly, annual, significant change, and discharge assessments.
Complete Care Area Assessments (CAAs) and individualized care plans within required regulatory timelines.
Review and update care plans to reflect residents' changing needs and goals.
Lead and participate in care plan meetings and family conferences.
Communicate resident care plan updates with families, physicians, and the interdisciplinary team.
Manage Medicare PPS, PDPM, and Managed Care assessment schedules.
Ensure clinical documentation supports assessment accuracy and reimbursement requirements.
Assist with state and federal surveys and maintain regulatory compliance.
Stay current on MDS regulations, reimbursement guidelines, and industry best practices.
Educate staff on documentation and resident assessment processes.
Maintain accurate resident records using electronic medical record (EMR) systems.
Perform additional duties as assigned by the Director of Nursing.