MDS Coordinator

Saint Therese; Monroe (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Dental

Vision

Tuition discounts

Scholarships

PSLF Eligible Employer

Same Day Pay

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Saint Therese is seeking an MDS/RAI Coordinator (RN) in Michigan to lead the RAI/MDS assessment process for quality resident care and regulatory compliance. You will work with nursing and interdisciplinary teams to ensure timely assessments, accurate documentation, and compliant care plans while supporting reimbursement processes.

The role requires strong knowledge of MDS/RAI, PPS, and Medicare regulations, plus proficiency with EHRs and analytics.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in Michigan in good standing
• 3+ years experience in long-term care
• Experience with MDS/RAI and Case Mix
• Experience with PPS, Medicare, HMOs and third-party payors
• Care planning in long-term care
• Strong documentation and regulatory knowledge
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, EHR, ROX, and Excel

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and complete the full Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI)/MDS process for assigned residents
• Ensure assessments are completed timely and accurately in compliance with State and Federal regulations
• Conduct resident interviews, participate in care conferences, and attend discharge meetings as needed
• Apply knowledge of Case Mix, PPS, Medicare, HMOs, managed care, and third-party payors to support accurate reimbursement
• Utilize ICD-9/ICD-10 coding to ensure accurate documentation and care planning
• Review charts and clinical information to identify concerns and elevate appropriately
• Partner with nursing and interdisciplinary teams to address quality of care opportunities
• Support development of individualized care plans based on resident assessments
• Contribute to regulatory readiness and quality outcomes
• Maintain accurate records and reporting using Microsoft Office, EHR systems, ROX, and Excel
• Prioritize workload to meet regulatory and organizational timelines
• Support consistent workflows and documentation standards across the clinical team

Skills

RN license

MDS/RAI processes

PPS knowledge

Medicare knowledge

Documentation proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Office

EHR systems

ROX

Excel

Job description

Full-Time | MDS/RAI Coordinator - RN

Benefits:

Competitive wages, healthcare, dental, retirement benefits, tuition discounts, scholarships, PSLF Eligible Employer, and more. *Same Day Pay Available*

The Difference You'll Make

As our MDS Coordinator, you will lead the RAI/MDS assessment process to support quality resident care, regulatory compliance, and accurate reimbursement. Working collaboratively with nursing and interdisciplinary teams, you'll ensure timely assessments, individualized care planning, precise documentation, and continuous improvement in resident outcomes and satisfaction. Join us as our new MDS Coordinator today!

• -Coordinate and complete the full Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI)/MDS process for assigned residents
• -Ensure assessments are completed timely and accurately in compliance with State and Federal regulations
• -Conduct resident interviews, participate in care conferences, and attend discharge meetings as needed
• -Apply knowledge of Case Mix, PPS, Medicare, HMOs, managed care, and third-party payors to support accurate reimbursement
• -Utilize ICD-9/ICD-10 coding to ensure accurate documentation and care planning
• -Review charts, admission information, and clinical documentation; identify concerns and elevate appropriately
• -Partner with nursing and interdisciplinary teams to identify and address quality of care opportunities
• -Support the development of individualized care plans based on resident assessments
• -Contribute to continuous improvement efforts focused on regulatory readiness, quality outcomes, and resident satisfaction
• -Maintain accurate records and reporting using Microsoft Office, EHR systems, ROX, and Excel
• -Effectively prioritize workload to meet regulatory and organizational timelines
• -Support consistent workflows and documentation standards across the clinical team

Minimum Qualifications

• -Current licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in good standing with the Michigan Board of Nursing
• -Minimum of three (3) years of experience in long-term care
• -Demonstrated experience with MDS/RAI processes and Case Mix
• -Experience working with PPS, Medicare, HMOs, managed care, and third-party payors
• -Experience with care planning in a long-term care setting
• -Strong understanding of clinical assessment processes, documentation standards, and regulatory requirements
• -Proficiency with Microsoft Office, EHR systems, ROX, and Excel
• -Strong written and verbal communication skills
• -Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within interdisciplinary teams
• -Excellent organizational, time management, and prioritization skills
• -High level of professionalism, attention to detail, and commitment to quality care

Preferred Qualifications

• -Certification in Gerontology
• -Previous experience supporting quality improvement or regulatory readiness initiatives

Rewards That Support You

• -Competitive pay with credit for experience
• -Medical, Dental, Vision (60+ hrs. per pay period)
• -HSA / FSA options
• -Employer-paid Life Insurance (60+ hrs. per pay period)
• -PTO and sick time
• -403(b) with employer match
• -Tuition discounts and scholarships
• -PSLF Eligible Employer
• -Employee discount program
• -Pet insurance (yes, really)
• -Same Day Pay (UKG Wallet)
• -Career growth opportunities

Do Ordinary Things with Extraordinary Love

Join Saint Therese at IHM, a Top 200 Workplace, and build meaningful relationships with seniors in a close-knit community focused on personalized, compassionate service. Work alongside a dedicated care team, support residents across care settings, and be part of a mission-driven organization committed to exceptional, person-centered care.

Our IHM community includes 224 independent living, assisted living, and memory care apartments, along with 56 skilled and transitional care units, designed to support residents through changing health needs while maintaining dignity, comfort, and meaningful community connections.

Saint Therese IHM webpage

About Saint Therese

Saint Therese is a faith-based, nonprofit senior living organization with more than 60 years of experience providing compassionate, person-centered care. We serve communities in Minnesota, Michigan, and Ohio and provide home care, outpatient therapy, and wellness services throughout the Twin Cities.

Saint Therese is an EEO/AA employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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