MDS Assessment Coord RN

Community Health Systems • Hattiesburg, MS

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About The Position

The MDS Assessment Coordinator - RN oversees and coordinates the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process, ensuring accurate and timely completion of Minimum Data Sets (MDS) and associated reports. The role schedules and facilitates interdisciplinary care plan conferences and updates, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and organizational policies. The coordinator provides leadership, delegation, and support to nursing and care staff, using clinical expertise to support optimal patient care delivery.

The position includes coordinating MDS assessments and submissions, facilitating care planning, transmitting data to state systems, maintaining records for compliance and audit readiness, updating insurance case managers and other stakeholders, evaluating potential admissions to the Skilled Care Unit, and responding to regulatory updates related to MDS and RAI. Regular and reliable attendance and compliance with policies and standards are required.

Requirements

• 2–4 years of clinical nursing experience in acute primary care, long-term care, or home health.
• Comprehensive knowledge of MDS assessments, RAI processes, and regulatory standards.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for interacting with interdisciplinary teams, residents, families, and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency in electronic health records (EHR) and MDS-related software.
• Ability to delegate tasks appropriately and provide leadership to nursing and care staff.
• Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills to assess resident needs and develop appropriate care plans.
• RN (Registered Nurse) state licensure and/or compact state licensure.
• Basic Life Support (BCLS) certification.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer; the position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• 1–2 years of MDS experience in long-term care.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the accurate and timely scheduling, completion, and submission of MDS assessments in accordance with state and federal regulations.
• Facilitate interdisciplinary care plan development and updates in alignment with RAI guidelines and resident needs.
• Transmit MDS data to state systems within required timeframes and maintain compliance with reporting standards.
• Maintain accurate records and reports for required retention periods to support compliance and audit readiness.
• Provide timely updates to private insurance carriers' case managers and other stakeholders as needed.
• Evaluate potential admissions to the Skilled Care Unit in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
• Act on updates from MDS and RAI-related regulatory bulletins to maintain compliance and operational effectiveness.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Comply with all policies and standards.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and illness
• Comprehensive health insurance, including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Education assistance and student loan support
• Life and disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Professional development and career growth opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed