Registered Nurse Assessment Coordinator (RN MDS Coordinator)

Forest City Nursing and Rehab • Forest City, PA

9h • Onsite

About The Position

Forest City Nursing and Rehab is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse Assessment Coordinator (RN MDS Coordinator) for its skilled nursing team in Forest City, Pennsylvania. This is an on-site lead role, not a remote position. The coordinator oversees the resident assessment process and ensures assessments are completed accurately and on time in compliance with state and federal regulations. Applicants must have long-term care MDS experience.

Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Pennsylvania.
• Extensive MDS experience in a long-term care or skilled nursing facility setting.
• At least 1 year of MDS Assessment Coordinator experience in a long-term care setting.
• Strong knowledge of state and federal regulations related to MDS assessments and resident care planning.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform resident assessments routinely and as needed for condition changes, hospital returns, or unscheduled events.
• Observe and assess residents and report changes in their conditions to appropriate personnel.
• Ensure interdisciplinary departments, including Social Services, Activities, and Dietary, complete assessments and CAAs on time.
• Complete MDS assessments, quarterly reviews, CAAs, and related care plans.
• Initiate, update, and maintain care plans based on needs identified through assessment data.
• Prepare and distribute MDS schedules to interdisciplinary team members.
• Transmit MDS data to the state weekly or as required, and maintain accurate transmittal documentation and logs.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Prescription drug plan
• Telemedicine program
• Company-paid life insurance
• Voluntary term life insurance
• Short-term disability
• 401(k) savings plan
• Planned time off, including vacation, personal, sick, and state sick time
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• DailyPay access to earnings before payday for a nominal fee
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $5,250 per year
• Repayment assistance of up to $2,625 per year toward a non-federal nursing student loan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed