RN, MDS Coordinator

About the role

Coordinates and leads the inputting of Minimum Data Set (MDS) data into the organizational database. Ensures the documentation of departmental admissions and discharges. Ensures all MDS assessment forms are completed for all residents in certified nursing homes. Ensures required assessments for residents, within specific guidelines and time frames, are met. Coordinates small program(s) with limited budget/impact.

Responsibilities

• Sets up and leads the Assessment Reference Data (ARD) and starts the schedule of assessments upon resident admission.
• Captures and ensures processing of ARD's prior to deadline.
• Notifies the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) of assessment dates.
• Collaborates with the Resident Assessment Coordinator.
• Transmits MDS data on a weekly basis to appropriate agencies.
• Aids in ensuring the Resource Utilization Group (RUG) category information on Medicare residents is forwarded to the business office in a timely manner.
• Aids the Recovery Audit Contractor (RAC) in completing necessary audits.
• Notifies the IDT of patient schedule conferences and the Assessment Reference Data (ARD).
• Provides new admissions with the unit admission packet within 72 hours of admission.
• Places pertinent admission paperwork in the patient record.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Education and Work Experience: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN): Preferred
• Licenses/Certifications: Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of practice: Required

Organizational Requirements

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply. Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit here for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein.

About Us

Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.

JOB INFO

• Job Identification : 68292
• Job Category : RN
• Posting Date : 2026-06-29T20:09:38+00:00
• Job Schedule : Full time
• Job Shift : Day Shift
• Locations : Sonora, CA, United States
• Assignment Category : Per Diem
• Pay Range : The estimated base pay for this position is $52.62 to $72.18. Additional individual compensation may be available for this role through differentials, extra shift incentives, bonuses, etc. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package, and a comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions. Please contact our Talent Acquisition team for more information.
• Hiring Department : Subacute Administration
• Shift Length : 8 Hours