MDS coordinator

Preferred Care Management; Potomac (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

PTO & holidays

Retirement plan

Professional development

Job summary

Preferred Care Management in Maryland is seeking an experienced MDS Coordinator (RN) to oversee the RAI process, ensure timely MDS assessments, care planning, and regulatory compliance for residents.

The ideal candidate holds an active Maryland RN license, has at least 2 years of MDS experience in skilled nursing or long-term care, and is proficient with EMR systems, CMS guidelines, and reimbursement processes. This is a full-time on-site role.

Qualifications

• Active Maryland RN license.
• Minimum 2 years MDS experience in skilled nursing or long-term care.
• Strong knowledge of RAI, CMS guidelines and reimbursement.
• Experience with EMR systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and complete MDS assessments per CMS guidelines.
• Ensure timely and accurate submission of MDS assessments.
• Develop and update individualized care plans with the interdisciplinary team.
• Monitor documentation for regulatory compliance.
• Participate in Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement processes.
• Conduct care plan meetings with residents and families.
• Educate and support nursing staff on MDS processes and documentation.
• Perform audits and quality assurance reviews related to MDS and care planning.
• Stay current with regulatory changes and best practices.

Skills

RN license

MDS experience

RAI process

CMS guidelines

communication skills

organizational skills

independent work

team collaboration

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Job description

Job Title: MDS Coordinator (RN)

Location: Maryland
Salary: $80,000 – $90,000 annually (based on experience)
Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented MDS Coordinator (Registered Nurse) to join our team in Maryland. The MDS Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process, ensuring accurate and timely completion of MDS assessments, care planning, and compliance with state and federal regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and complete Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments in accordance with CMS guidelines
• Ensure timely and accurate submission of MDS assessments
• Develop, implement, and update individualized care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team
• Monitor documentation to ensure compliance with regulatory standards
• Participate in Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement processes
• Conduct care plan meetings with residents and families
• Educate and support nursing staff on MDS processes and documentation requirements
• Perform audits and quality assurance reviews related to MDS and care planning
• Stay current with changes in regulations and best practices

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Maryland (required)
• Minimum of 2 years of MDS experience in a skilled nursing or long-term care setting
• Strong knowledge of RAI process, CMS guidelines, and reimbursement systems
• Experience with electronic medical records (EMR) systems
• Excellent assessment, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Preferred Qualifications

• RAC-CT certification (preferred)
• Experience with Medicare/Medicaid case mix and PDPM
• Prior experience in a leadership or coordinator role

Benefits

• Competitive salary ($80K–$90K based on experience)
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Retirement plan options
• Professional development opportunities

Work Environment

• Skilled nursing facility / long-term care setting
• Collaborative, team-oriented environment focused on quality resident care