RN Assessment Coordinator

NATIONAL HEALTH- WHITE OAK GROUP•Rock Hill, SC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

MDS Coordinator (RN) White Oak of Rock Hill is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Registered Nurse (RN) MDS Coordinator to join our compassionate team. If you have a strong clinical background in long-term care, enjoy interdisciplinary collaboration, and are passionate about ensuring residents receive the highest quality of care, we would love to hear from you. As our MDS Coordinator, you will play a critical role in the resident assessment process, care planning, regulatory compliance, and reimbursement accuracy while helping ensure exceptional outcomes for our residents. Position Summary The MDS Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and completing the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process, including MDS assessments, Care Area Assessments (CAAs), and individualized care plans in accordance with federal and state regulations. This position works closely with the interdisciplinary team to ensure residents receive individualized, high-quality care while maintaining accurate documentation and Medicare reimbursement compliance.

Requirements

Current, active Registered Nurse (RN) license
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
Minimum of one year of long-term care experience
Working knowledge of Medicare, PPS, PDPM, and Managed Care reimbursement
Thorough understanding of federal and state long-term care regulations
Strong assessment, organizational, communication, and leadership skills
Proficiency with electronic medical record (EMR) and clinical documentation systems

Nice To Haves

Previous MDS experience preferred

Responsibilities

Coordinate the interdisciplinary resident assessment and care planning process
Complete accurate and timely MDS assessments for admissions, readmissions, quarterly, annual, significant change, and discharge assessments
Ensure Care Area Assessments (CAAs) and individualized care plans are completed within required regulatory timeframes
Review and update care plans to reflect residents' current needs and goals
Coordinate and participate in care plan meetings and family conferences
Communicate care plan updates with residents, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members
Maintain and manage Medicare PPS, PDPM, and Managed Care assessment schedules
Ensure documentation supports assessment accuracy and reimbursement requirements
Participate in state and federal surveys and assist with regulatory compliance
Stay current with MDS regulations, reimbursement guidelines, and industry best practices through continuing education
Assist with staff education related to resident assessments and documentation
Utilize electronic clinical software to maintain accurate resident records
Perform additional duties as assigned by the Director of Nursing