RN MDS Coordinator

Lakeside Health & Rehab | Richmond, VA | Full-Time | Day Shift

About the role

Are you an experienced Registered Nurse with a strong eye for detail and a passion for ensuring accurate, high-quality resident care? Lakeside Health & Rehab is seeking an RN MDS Coordinator to join our clinical leadership team! This is an excellent opportunity for an RN who understands the importance of accurate assessments, strong documentation, regulatory compliance, and interdisciplinary collaboration in a skilled nursing environment. As our RN MDS Coordinator, you’ll play an essential role in connecting clinical care, documentation, quality outcomes, and reimbursement—all while helping ensure our residents receive the individualized care they deserve.

Responsibilities

• Complete accurate and timely MDS assessments in accordance with RAI and CMS guidelines
• Coordinate the MDS process and ensure assessments are completed within required timeframes
• Lead and participate in interdisciplinary care planning
• Review clinical documentation to support accurate coding and PDPM reimbursement
• Collaborate with nursing, therapy, social services, dietary, and other departments
• Monitor quality measures and support facility quality improvement initiatives
• Identify documentation opportunities and educate nursing staff on best practices
• Ensure resident care plans accurately reflect individual needs, goals, and clinical conditions
• Stay current on MDS, RAI, CMS, and regulatory requirements
• Support survey readiness and ongoing regulatory compliance

Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Virginia – REQUIRED
• Previous MDS experience strongly preferred
• Skilled nursing/long-term care experience preferred

Skills

• Strong understanding of MDS, RAI guidelines, PDPM, and care planning
• Knowledge of CMS requirements and skilled nursing documentation practices
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Strong clinical assessment and critical-thinking abilities
• Ability to effectively collaborate with clinical and interdisciplinary teams

Qualifications

• MDS/RAI certification preferred or willingness to obtain

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation: Your RN experience and MDS expertise deserve to be recognized.
• Generous Paid Time Off: Take time to recharge and prioritize your well-being.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan: Plan