MDS Coordinator - Care Plan & Compliance Lead

University Health & Rehabilitation Center; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 86,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Job summary

University Health & Rehabilitation Center in Durham, NC seeks a qualified MDS Coordinator to ensure accurate MDS assessments and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to develop comprehensive care plans. This salaried, exempt role requires RN licensure in NC (LPN considered with relevant experience) and strong documentation skills.

Responsibilities include leading MDS submissions, coordinating care plan conferences, and ensuring ARD compliance with Medicare/Medicaid rules.

Qualifications

• Active, unencumbered RN license in North Carolina.
• LPN license considered with relevant experience.
• MDS experience preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Highly organized and detail oriented.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Complete and submit accurate MDS assessments.
• Oversee care plan process including conferences.
• Ensure ARD stays within Medicare/Medicaid guidelines.
• Participate in monthly Quality Measure meetings.
• Work with nursing leadership to improve documentation.
• Assist interdisciplinary team in Medicare coverage decisions.

Skills

RN licensure NC

MDS experience

MS Office

Communication

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

University Health & Rehabilitation Center in Durham, NC seeks a qualified MDS Coordinator to ensure accurate MDS assessments and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to develop comprehensive care plans. This salaried, exempt role requires RN licensure in NC (LPN considered with relevant experience) and strong documentation skills.

Responsibilities include leading MDS submissions, coordinating care plan conferences, and ensuring ARD compliance with Medicare/Medicaid rules.