MDS Coordinator RN - Per Diem

HumanGood • Duarte, CA

17h • Onsite

About The Position

Royal Oaks in Bradbury, CA, one of several HumanGood communities recognized as a Best CCRC-2026 by U.S. News & World Report, is seeking a Per Diem MDS Coordinator. The MDS Coordinator RN develops, completes, and transmits resident assessments (MDS – Minimum Data Set) in accordance with current Federal and State standards. The incumbent applies comprehensive knowledge of MDS processes, performs utilization reviews, and has knowledge of Quality Improvement and Care Planning.

Requirements

• Completed an Accredited Licensed Nursing Program (RN)
• Minimum three years’ experience as an RN.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum one-year experience as MDS Coordinator RN preferred

Responsibilities

• Sets MDS schedule and coordinates completion of the MDS with the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT).
• Completes MDS per RAI manual and assures the accuracy of the MDS process; ensures MDS is finished timely and signs it as complete.
• Transmits completed MDS to CMS and reviews final validation reports to track errors and review warning messages to correct.
• Reviews pertinent hospital records to determine the most appropriate MDS ARD, projected HIPPS codes and identify the most appropriate principal diagnosis for skilled coverage.
• Leads PPS meetings and ensures skilled residents have the appropriate skilled coverage, length of stay and receive the appropriate care.
• Ensures technical and clinical eligibility are met for skilled residents.
• Verifies billing aspects of Medicare are thoroughly documented and reimbursed as appropriate.
• Assures PPS admission documentation compliance and forms (e.g., Physician Certs/Re-certs, SNF ABN, PASRR, GG, DRR, and Baseline Care Plan) are completed in timely manner.
• Regularly reviews CMS reports, analyzes data, and shares with leadership team for quality improvement.
• Works with DON in managing survey-related reports such as CMS-672 Resident Census and Conditions and CMS-802 Matrix for Providers.
• Participates in HumanGood provided Medicare and MDS webinars and education in order to keep current with RAI updates and evidence-based practices in the Post-Acute Long-Term Care settings.
• Performs other essential/related duties as required.

Benefits

• Health, Dental and Vision Plans
• 20 days of paid time off (increases with years of service), plus 7 company holidays
• 401(k) with up to 4% employer match and no waiting on funds to vest
• HSA option with employer contribution
• Tuition Reimbursement and continuing education programs
• $25/line unlimited cell phone plan (plus taxes and fees)
• Cell Phone Stipend
• 5-star employer-paid employee assistance program

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree