MDS Coordinator

About the role

A well-established long-term care organization is seeking an experienced MDS Coordinator (RN) to join our clinical leadership team. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and knowledgeable in MDS processes and regulatory requirements. This position plays a key role in ensuring accurate clinical documentation, reimbursement, and quality resident care.

Responsibilities

• Complete accurate MDS assessments and comprehensive care plans in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Initiate and update resident care plans while collaborating with the interdisciplinary care team.
• Prepare and distribute monthly care plan schedules in a timely manner.
• Maintain and update resident assessments and care plans as required.
• Monitor and audit clinical documentation to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Identify documentation concerns and communicate ongoing compliance issues to nursing leadership.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of resident, employee, and organizational information.
• Support quality assurance initiatives and contribute to positive survey outcomes.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the applicable state.
• Previous long-term care or skilled nursing experience is required.
• Must have MDS 3.0 experience.

Skills

• Strong organizational, time management, and critical thinking skills.
• Proficient with electronic medical records and computer applications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary team while managing multiple priorities.

Benefits

• Supportive work environment.
• Competitive compensation.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on resident care within a respected long-term care organization.