RN MDS Assessment Coordinator

NATIONAL HEALTH - WHITE OAK LLC•Shelby, NC

7d•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 position works closely with nursing, therapy, physicians, and the interdisciplinary team to support person-centered resident care, regulatory compliance, and accurate reimbursement. The coordinator leads and participates in assessment and care-planning activities, maintains resident records in an electronic medical record system, supports survey readiness, and helps staff follow documentation and assessment processes. The role also performs additional duties 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 for admission, readmission, quarterly, annual, significant-change, and discharge events.
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 care-plan updates to 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.