Registered Nurse (RN) – MDS Coordinator

What You'll Do

• Cook up the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process to ensure accurate and timely completion of resident assessments
• Ensure compliance with Medicare, Medicaid, OBRA, and other payer program requirements
• Ensure MDS assessments accurately reflect each resident's physical, mental, and psychosocial status
• Verify documentation supports services provided and reimbursement accuracy
• Support interdisciplinary collaboration for accurate care planning, assessment completion, and ongoing case management coordination
• Collaborate with clinical and administrative teams regarding admissions, transitions of care, and payer communication related to skilled nursing services
• Monitor assessment schedules and ensure regulatory timelines are met
• Aid in quality improvement initiatives and survey readiness efforts

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a current RN license in the state of employment
• MDS 3.0 and case management experience in a skilled nursing or post-acute care setting required
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with interdisciplinary teams
• Strong organizational, communication, and critical thinking skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous long-term care or skilled nursing experience
• RAC-CT certification or willingness to obtain within six months of hire and maintain certification requirements