RN MDS Assessment Coordinator

National Health- White Oak Group•Shelby, NC

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 planning in accordance with federal and state regulations. The position partners with nursing, therapy, physicians, and the interdisciplinary team to support person-centered resident care, regulatory compliance, and accurate reimbursement. The role includes coordinating resident assessments and care planning, completing assessments and care plans within regulatory timelines, leading care plan meetings, supporting clinical documentation, and maintaining accurate resident records in an electronic medical record system. The MDS Coordinator also assists with surveys, keeps current on regulations and reimbursement guidelines, and 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 preferred.

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.
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.