MDS Coordinator

The McKendree; Nashville, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible scheduling

Paid time off

Performance reviews

Mental health resources

Team-oriented environment

Job summary

The McKendree Post Acute and Rehab in Hermitage, TN is seeking an MDS Coordinator who is detail-driven and RN or LPN licensed to ensure high-quality resident care. You will lead the MDS/RAI process, coordinate interdisciplinary care planning, and drive accurate assessments and documentation to support regulatory compliance.

You will collaborate with nursing leadership, educate staff on MDS processes, and contribute to quality measures and resident-centered outcomes in a supportive team

Qualifications

• Current LPN or RN license in good standing.
• At least 2 years of MDS experience in a long-term care setting.
• Strong organizational, communication, and assessment skills.
• Commitment to quality care and resident-centered outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the MDS/RAI process from start to finish.
• Coordinate interdisciplinary care planning.
• Ensure accurate and timely completion of assessments and documentation.
• Collaborate with nursing leadership to maintain regulatory compliance.
• Support staff with education related to MDS processes and quality measures.

Skills

MDS experience

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Assessment skills

Education

RN or LPN license

Job description

MDS Coordinator

McKendree Post Acute and Rehab

Hermitage, TN

Are you a detail-driven Registered Nurse passionate about quality care and resident outcomes? Join our skilled nursing facility as an MDS Coordinator and play a vital role in ensuring accurate assessments, compliance, and excellence across our facility.

You chose nursing for a reason. Let that reason thrive here.

We don’t just provide care — we build connections. We’re a compassionate, resident-centered Skilled Nursing and Long-Term Care Facility, and we are looking to hire an MDS Coordinator who wants to make a difference every single day.

What You’ll Love:

• Competitive pay


• Paperless, quick onboarding


• Comprehensive benefits (health, dental, vision, retirement plan)


• Predictable scheduling and flexibility (e.g., full-time, part-time, PRN options)


• Paid time off, holiday pay


• Generous employee referral program


• Annual performance reviews and competitive bi-annual pay reviews


• Support for personal well-being (EAP programs, mental health resources)


• Respectful, supportive leadership and strong focus on teamwork


• Optimal staff-to-patient ratios to prevent burnout


• Opportunities for advancement


• Tuition reimbursement, training programs, and CEU support


• Strong mentorship and orientation programs


• Strong school partnerships


• 360 communications for staff, residents & families

What You’ll Do:

• Lead and manage the MDS/RAI process from start to finish


• Coordinate interdisciplinary care planning


• Ensure accurate and timely completion of assessments and documentation


• Collaborate with nursing leadership to maintain regulatory compliance


• Support staff with education related to MDS processes and quality measures

Requirements of the MDS Coordinator:

• Current LPN or RN license in good standing


• At least 2 years of MDS experience in a long-term care setting


• Strong organizational, communication, and assessment skills


• Commitment to quality care and resident-centered outcomes

We are committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or promotion based on race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, age, disability or protected veteran status. We proudly support and encourage people with military experience (active, veterans, reservists and National Guard) as well as military spouses to apply for our job opportunities.