MDS Coordinator

John Knox Manor Inc; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

John Knox Manor Nursing Home in Montgomery, AL is seeking an experienced MDS Coordinator to ensure accurate, timely MDS assessments and CMS compliance. You will collaborate with Nursing, Therapy, Social Services, and Dietary teams to drive care planning and improve resident outcomes.

The role emphasizes regulatory readiness, cert maintenance, and accurate documentation to support quality resident care. If you bring strong MDS/RAI knowledge and leadership, we want to hear from you.

Qualifications

• Experience as MDS Coordinator in a Skilled Nursing Facility.
• Strong knowledge of MDS 3.0 and RAI processes.
• Understanding of Medicare, Medicaid, and SNF reimbursement requirements.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee the MDS assessment process.
• Ensure assessments are accurate, timely, and CMS-compliant.
• Collaborate with Nursing, Therapy, Social Services, Dietary and other team members.
• Lead and facilitate care plan development and coordination.
• Monitor documentation and identify opportunities to improve outcomes.
• Support regulatory compliance and survey readiness.
• Maintain certs/recerts and initiate death certificates.

Skills

MDS 3.0 / RAI

CMS compliance

Regulatory leadership

Communication

Team leadership

Job description

WE'R HIRING: MDS COORDINATOR

John Knox Manor Nursing Home

Are you an experienced MDS Coordinator who takes pride in accuracy, compliance, and quality resident care?

We're looking for a knowledgeable, organized, and compassionate MDS Coordinator to join our team and play a key role in ensuring our residents receive the care they deserve.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Coordinate and oversee the MDS assessment process
• Ensure assessments are accurate, timely, and compliant with current CMS requirements
• Collaborate closely with Nursing, Therapy, Social Services, Dietary, and other interdisciplinary team members
• Lead and facilitate care plan development and coordination
• Monitor documentation and identify opportunities to improve clinical outcomes
• Support regulatory compliance and survey readiness
• Help ensure the interdisciplinary team is working together toward the best outcomes for our residents
• Maintain certs/recerts
• Initiate death certificates

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Previous MDS Coordinator experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility
• Strong knowledge of MDS 3.0 / RAI processes
• Understanding of Medicare, Medicaid, and SNF reimbursement requirements
• Excellent organization skills and attention to detail
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• A team player who is committed to resident-centered care

WHY JOIN US?

You'll be joining a team that values its residents, its employees, and quality care. Your expertise will directly impact resident outcomes, clinical excellence, compliance, and the success of our facility.

If you're ready to bring your MDS expertise to a team that appreciates what you do, we want to hear from you!