MDS Coordinator

Novant Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unique 12-bed hospital-based Skilled N

Higher-acuity patients and shorter LOS

Interdisciplinary care team

Development and certification support

Job summary

Novant Health is seeking an MDS Coordinator to support patient care in our 12-bed hospital-based Skilled Nursing Unit. You will ensure accurate MDS assessments, manage the RAI process, and partner with an interdisciplinary team to optimize outcomes and regulatory compliance.

This role offers collaboration with care teams, education for staff, and opportunities for professional development and certification.

Qualifications

• ADN required and RN license active in the state.
• Two years of experience in an applicable care setting.
• MDS experience preferred.
• RAC-CT certification preferred.
• Strong knowledge of MDS, Medicare, reimbursement and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to collaborate across disciplines and educate team members.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and complete MDS assessments accurately and within required timeframes
• Oversee the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process
• Develop and coordinate interdisciplinary care plans that support individualized patient needs
• Ensure compliance with Medicare, state, and federal regulatory requirements
• Support pre-authorization, reimbursement, and utilization management processes
• Monitor documentation and assessment accuracy to optimize quality outcomes and reimbursement
• Educate and serve as a resource for staff regarding MDS, Medicare, and regulatory requirements
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, rehabilitation teams, case management, and discharge planning teams
• Assist with coverage and departmental support as needed, including a 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. schedule when required

Skills

MDS knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Collaboration

Education resource

Critical thinking

Documentation accuracy

Education

ADN

BSN preferred

Job description

What We Offer

Join Novant Health as an MDS Coordinator and play a key role in supporting exceptional patient care within our 12-bed Hospital-Based Skilled Nursing Unit (SNU). In this specialized role, you\'ll help ensure accurate assessments, regulatory compliance, and coordinated care planning while partnering with an interdisciplinary team focused on achieving the best possible outcomes for patients.

• Opportunity to work with higher-acuity patients and shorter lengths of stay than traditional long-term care settings


• Close collaboration with hospital care teams, physicians, therapists, case managers, and discharge planners


• Partner alongside an experienced full-time MDS Coordinator


• Meaningful impact on patient outcomes, care planning, compliance, and reimbursement processes


• Professional development and certification support opportunities

What We Offer

Join Novant Health as an MDS Coordinator and play a key role in supporting exceptional patient care within our 12-bed Hospital-Based Skilled Nursing Unit (SNU). In this specialized role, you\'ll help ensure accurate assessments, regulatory compliance, and coordinated care planning while partnering with an interdisciplinary team focused on achieving the best possible outcomes for patients.

• Unique 12-bed hospital-based Skilled Nursing Unit


• Opportunity to work with higher-acuity patients and shorter lengths of stay than traditional long-term care settings


• Close collaboration with hospital care teams, physicians, therapists, case managers, and discharge planners


• Partner alongside an experienced full-time MDS Coordinator


• Meaningful impact on patient outcomes, care planning, compliance, and reimbursement processes


• Professional development and certification support opportunities

What You\'ll Do

• Coordinate and complete Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments accurately and within required timeframes


• Oversee the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process


• Develop and coordinate interdisciplinary care plans that support individualized patient needs


• Ensure compliance with Medicare, state, and federal regulatory requirements


• Support pre-authorization, reimbursement, and utilization management processes


• Monitor documentation and assessment accuracy to optimize quality outcomes and reimbursement


• Educate and serve as a resource for staff regarding MDS, Medicare, and regulatory requirements


• Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, rehabilitation teams, case management, and discharge planning teams


• Assist with coverage and departmental support as needed, including a 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. schedule when required

What We\'re Looking For

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required


• Bachelor\'s Degree or BSN preferred


• Current RN license in the applicable state required


• Two years of experience in an applicable care setting required


• MDS experience preferred


• RAC-CT certification preferred


• Strong knowledge of MDS, Medicare, reimbursement, and regulatory requirements


• Exceptional organizational, communication, and critical-thinking skills


• Ability to work collaboratively across disciplines and serve as an educational resource to team members


• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development

Why Choose Novant Health?

At Novant Health, we believe remarkable care starts with compassion for our patients, our communities, and each other. We value belonging, courage, personal growth, and teamwork, creating a space where everyone is respected, supported, and safe to show up as their full selves.

Job Opening ID

186615