Lead MDS Coordinator RN - RAI, Care Plans & Compliance

August Healthcare; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

August Healthcare in Wilmington, NC seeks a seasoned MDS Coordinator (RN) to lead the RAI/MDS cycle, coordinate CAAs and care planning, and ensure accurate assessments across payer sources.

The role emphasizes regulatory compliance, multidisciplinary collaboration, and staff education to support timely submissions, quality measures, and reimbursements.

Day shift; exempt status; collaborative, mission-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Current, active RN license in North Carolina.
• Minimum three years of clinical experience; long-term care preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of RAI/MDS regulations and reimbursement systems.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lead interdisciplinary collaboration and meet regulatory deadlines.
• High level of professionalism and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate the full RAI/MDS, CAA, and care planning process.
• Ensure assessments accurately reflect resident condition, services, and care needs.
• Lead or participate in PPS, Medicare, and utilization review meetings.
• Ensure timely completion, validation, and transmission of all MDS assessments.
• Collaborate with therapy, nursing, and interdisciplinary team members on ARDs and care plans.
• Monitor and analyze Quality Measures and initiate performance improvement actions.
• Provide ongoing education and support to staff regarding the RAI process.
• Ensure documentation supports regulatory compliance and optimal reimbursement.
• Prepare for audits, surveys, and regulatory reviews.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives related to quality and workflow.

Skills

Analytical ability

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

RN license (North Carolina)

Job description

August Healthcare in Wilmington, NC seeks a seasoned MDS Coordinator (RN) to lead the RAI/MDS cycle, coordinate CAAs and care planning, and ensure accurate assessments across payer sources.

The role emphasizes regulatory compliance, multidisciplinary collaboration, and staff education to support timely submissions, quality measures, and reimbursements.

Day shift; exempt status; collaborative, mission-driven environment.