MDS & Compliance Nurse Coordinator (RN/LVN)

Scenic Wellness & Rehabilitiation; Herculaneum (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Scenic Wellness Nursing & Rehabilitation in Herculaneum, MO is seeking a dedicated MDS Assistant to support the Director of Nursing and the RN Assessment Coordinator in ensuring documentation meets Federal, State, and Certification guidelines.

You will assist with the RAI process from the MDS through the interdisciplinary care plan, support timely MDS submissions, and help maintain accurate records in PointClickCare to ensure high-quality resident care.

Qualifications

• Licensed in the state of practice is required.
• Minimum of 2 years’ nursing experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility preferred.
• Knowledge of OBRA regulations and Minimum Data Set (MDS) processes.
• Understanding of Case-Mix, Medicare PPS, and Medicaid reimbursement.

Responsibilities

• Assist adherence to Federal and State regulations and certification.
• Participate in regulatory surveys and correction of deficiencies.
• Report trends from audits to the Quality Assurance Committee.
• Assist in completing the RAI process from MDS to care plan.
• Initiate and monitor RAI tracking and Medicaid forms in PointClickCare.
• Follow up with staff to ensure documentation standards.
• Complete patient assessments and data collection as needed.
• Determine Assessment Reference Date reflecting patient care needs.
• Submit MDSs to the State with follow-up on validation errors.
• Maintain validation records in an organized manner.

Skills

Detail oriented

Regulatory knowledge

Documentation skills

Education

RN/LVN program

Tools

PointClickCare

Job description

Scenic Wellness Nursing & Rehabilitation in Herculaneum, MO is seeking a dedicated MDS Assistant to support the Director of Nursing and the RN Assessment Coordinator in ensuring documentation meets Federal, State, and Certification guidelines.

You will assist with the RAI process from the MDS through the interdisciplinary care plan, support timely MDS submissions, and help maintain accurate records in PointClickCare to ensure high-quality resident care.