Assistant Director of Nursing/MDS Coordinator

Pine Creek Rehab & Nursing; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

PTO 16 days

Life insurance

Job summary

Pine Creek Rehab & Nursing in Salt Lake City, UT is seeking a full-time Assistant Director of Nursing and MDS Coordinator to support the Director of Nursing and oversee daily nursing operations, MDS 3.0 processes, care planning, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

The ideal candidate will have an RN license, strong leadership and documentation skills, extensive MDS knowledge, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while ensuring regulatory compliance and high-quality resident care.

Qualifications

• RN required with ADN/AS in Nursing; Bachelor's preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of MDS 3.0, RAI process, and care planning.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and documentation skills.
• Ability to supervise staff, manage schedules, and coordinate interdisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Nursing with daily operations and staff supervision.
• Coordinate and oversee MDS 3.0 assessments and submissions.
• Develop, review, and maintain individualized resident care plans with the team.
• Coordinate Medicare/Medicaid and insurance case management and documentation.
• Assign ICD-10-CM coding and maintain accurate records.
• Monitor regulatory compliance with federal/state rules and facility policies.
• Support quality assurance, audits, and staff education.
• Promote resident safety, dignity, and high-quality care.

Skills

Leadership

MDS 3.0 knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Care coordination

Communication

Education

ADN in Nursing

Job description

Hello, Pine Creek Rehab in Salt Lake City, UT is actively looking to hire a full-time Assistant Director of Nursing/MDS Coordinator

At Pine Creek Rehab, our goal in a skilled nursing facility (SNF) is to provide each patient with top-quality care. We strive to maximize each patient's functional independence to safely discharge her/him to the next level of care.

We are a people-first organization. Really! Our guiding motto is leading with integrity, empowering people, delivering outcomes.

Job Description:

Assist the Director of Nursing with:

• Assist the Director of Nursing with daily nursing operations, clinical oversight, staff scheduling, supervision, and team development.
• Coordinate and oversee MDS 3.0 assessments, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely submission.
• Develop, review, and maintain individualized resident care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
• Coordinate Medicare Part A, Medicaid, and insurance case management, including assessment schedules, coverage notices, documentation, and reimbursement requirements.
• Assign or coordinate appropriate ICD-10-CM diagnosis coding and maintain accurate clinical records.
• Monitor compliance with federal and state regulations, facility policies, and clinical standards.
• Assist with regulatory surveys, audits, quality assurance, performance improvement, and staff education.
• Promote resident safety, dignity, quality care, and positive staff morale

Benefits:

• Complete medical/dental/vision insurance benefits
• Employer-matching 401k retirement program
• Up to 16 days' paid time off per year
• Company paid Life Insurance

Requirements:

• Associate degree in nursing or a related qualifying field required; bachelor's degree preferred.
• Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing.
• Minimum of two years of nursing experience in a skilled nursing or long-term care facility.
• Minimum of one year of MDS experience in a skilled nursing or long-term care facility.
• Nursing leadership experience and Resident Assessment Coordinator (RAC) certification preferred, unless otherwise required by facility policy or applicable regulations.
• Extensive knowledge of MDS 3.0, the RAI process, resident assessments, care planning, Medicare, Medicaid, ICD-10-CM coding, and applicable federal and state regulations.
• Excellent organizational, communication, leadership, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and schedules.
• Ability to work effectively with residents, families, nursing staff, and the interdisciplinary team.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English and maintain accurate, legible documentation.
• Genuine compassion and commitment to the care, dignity, safety, and well-being of the geriatric population.