MDS Coordinator/RNAC

Proudly supported by Marquis Health Consulting Services, Lawrence Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center is seeking an MDS Coordinator to ensure accurate clinical documentation and assessment for high-quality, compliant, and person-centered care.

About the role

Guided by our core values of Passion, Respect, and Excellence, the MDS Coordinator plays a critical role in ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant completion of all Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments to support resident care planning, reimbursement, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely and accurate completion of all MDS assessments in accordance with regulatory requirements and established deadlines.
• Verify compliance with federal, state, and facility regulations related to MDS documentation and submission.
• Supervise MDS data entry, validation, and transmission processes to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Identify, investigate, and resolve data discrepancies and validation issues.
• Prepare and present MDS-related reports and updates to the Director of Nursing (DON) and leadership team.
• Provide feedback to clinical teams and address operational concerns related to documentation and care planning.
• Participate in facility surveys, audits, and regulatory reviews, providing required documentation and support.
• Assist with audit responses and maintain ongoing compliance with Medicare and Medicaid requirements.
• Stay current on changes to Medicare, Medicaid, and RAI/MDS regulations and guidelines.
• Support and contribute to MDS-related quality improvement and performance initiatives.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure accurate representation of resident care needs.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing (RN).
• Current, active RN license required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of clinical experience in a long-term care setting.
• Prior MDS/RAI experience required.
• Strong clinical assessment skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Working knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid regulations and reimbursement systems.

Our Core Values in Action

• Passion – Ensuring residents are accurately assessed so they receive the care and resources they need to thrive.
• Respect – Upholding integrity, accuracy, and confidentiality in all resident documentation and interactions with care teams.
• Excellence – Delivering precise, compliant, and high-quality MDS processes that support optimal outcomes and regulatory success.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee referral bonus
• Health, vision, and dental benefits
• 401(k) with match
• Employee engagement and culture committee
• Company-sponsored life insurance
• Employee assistance program (EAP) resources

Pay

$105,000–$120,000 per year

About the facility

Lawrence Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is a 120-bed Sub-Acute and Long-Term Care facility where compassion and quality care are at the heart of everything we do. Our facility is thoughtfully designed with beautiful common spaces, creating a welcoming, home-like environment for both residents and staff. We foster a positive and supportive workplace where employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to make a difference as part of a collaborative and dedicated team.