MDS Coordinator | Transitional Care Unit | Brendan House

Logan Health Medical Center•Kalispell, MT

About The Position

As the MDS Coordinator, you’ll play a vital part in ensuring compliance, accuracy, and excellence in resident assessments and care planning. Working closely with interdisciplinary team members, you’ll review evaluations, verify diagnoses, and ensure that every resident’s documentation reflects their true clinical picture. This role combines clinical expertise , leadership, and project coordination—ideal for someone who enjoys both people and process improvement.

Requirements

Current RN or LPN license in the state of Montana (or compact equivalent).
Strong understanding of MDS 3.0, PDPM, and regulatory requirements in skilled nursing and transitional care.
Proficiency in E MR systems, including PointClickCare , (PCC) and Me dite ch.
Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Resident Assessment C oordinator-Certified ( RAC-C ) preferred.
Experience coaching or training staff preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee and review assessments and evaluations for TCU residents.
Audit documentation to ensure accurate and compliant dia gnosis of coding.
Coordinate admissions in partnership with Health Unit Clerks, ensuring timely , accurate , and complete records.
Partner with R esident C are M anager s (RCMs) and staff across TCU and Long-Term Care .
Supervise Health Unit Clerks a nd contribute to leadership initiatives within the facility .
Support compliance and reimbursement accuracy under the Patient Driven Payment Model (PDPM).