MDS (RN/LPN) Coordinator

Avalon View Health and Wellness•Liberty, MO

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Avalon View Health and Wellness is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented MDS Coordinator to join our clinical team in Liberty, Missouri. The MDS Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the Resident Assessment Instrument process and supporting the accuracy, timeliness, and integrity of MDS assessments, care plans, Medicare documentation, and clinical reimbursement processes. This position works closely with nursing, therapy, dietary, social services, medical providers, and other members of the interdisciplinary team to ensure each resident’s needs, services, goals, and clinical conditions are accurately assessed and documented. At Avalon View, our mission is grounded in honesty, transparency, integrity, and unwavering compassion. We believe every resident deserves to be informed, respected, and valued. If you are an experienced MDS professional who values accuracy, collaboration, and resident-centered care, we would like to meet you.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved practical or registered nursing program
Current, active, and unencumbered RN or LPN license in the State of Missouri
Current BLS/CPR certification
At least 18 months of recent experience as an MDS Coordinator required
Experience with clinical reimbursement and Medicare documentation required
Working knowledge of the MDS, RAI process, care planning, and skilled nursing documentation
Skilled nursing or long-term care experience required
Strong clinical assessment, critical-thinking, communication, and organizational skills
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate documentation
Ability to manage multiple assessments, deadlines, and competing priorities
Ability to communicate expectations and provide education to interdisciplinary team members
Proficiency with electronic health records and MDS-related software
Dependable attendance and reliable transportation
Professional and collaborative demeanor
Commitment to treating every resident with compassion, dignity, and respect

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Patient-Driven Payment Model processes preferred
Resident Assessment Coordinator certification, such as RAC-CT, preferred

Responsibilities

Coordinate the Resident Assessment Instrument and MDS processes for facility residents
Develop and maintain an interdisciplinary schedule for MDS assessments and care plan reviews
Ensure MDS assessments are completed accurately and within required timeframes
Establish and communicate Assessment Reference Dates in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team
Coordinate completion of required assessment sections by appropriate members of the interdisciplinary team
Review the medical record to ensure documentation supports MDS coding, resident conditions, treatments, services, and functional abilities
Monitor documentation for accuracy, completeness, consistency, and regulatory compliance
Work with nursing, therapy, dietary, social services, activities, and other departments to obtain necessary assessment information
Participate in daily clinical meetings, stand-up meetings, Medicare meetings, and other resident review processes as assigned
Help identify significant changes in resident condition and determine whether an assessment or care plan update is required
Coordinate with the Director of Nursing or designee regarding physician orders, clinical reports, and resident changes
Ensure the care plan reflects identified resident needs, preferences, risks, strengths, and measurable goals
Facilitate interdisciplinary care plan meetings and encourage resident and responsible-party participation
Monitor Medicare eligibility, skilled coverage, certification requirements, and supporting documentation
Help ensure continued-stay documentation is completed accurately and within required timeframes
Support accurate clinical reimbursement and Patient-Driven Payment Model processes
Review assessment information for potential coding discrepancies before submission
Track MDS submissions, corrections, modifications, accepted assessments, and completion deadlines
Complete regular audits of MDS coding, care plans, and supporting clinical documentation
Report identified trends, risks, and audit findings to nursing leadership and the Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Committee
Provide MDS, documentation, and care-planning education to clinical personnel as needed
Stay informed about changes to MDS, RAI, Medicare, Medicaid, and clinical reimbursement requirements
Assist with documentation preparation for regulatory surveys, audits, and medical record reviews
Maintain resident privacy, confidentiality, and protected health information
Perform other duties related to the position as assigned