MDS Coordinator & Care-Quality Leader

First Atlantic Healthcare; South Portland (ME); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

First Atlantic Healthcare in Maine seeks an experienced MDS Coordinator / Case Mix Nurse to lead resident assessments and ensure accurate case mix coding. Reporting to the Director of Nursing, you will drive interdisciplinary collaboration, regulatory compliance, and a culture of hospitality and resident-focused care.

You will oversee RAI processes, maintain care plans, and guide teams on MDS items, CAAs, and reimbursement systems, ensuring timely documentation and high-quality outcomes for

Qualifications

• Must hold Maine RN or LPN license.
• MDS and ICD-10 coding experience preferred.
• RAC-CT certification preferred.
• Strong clinical assessment and care-planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the RAI process and ensure coding accuracy.
• Review and update resident care plans regularly.
• Coordinate documentation across disciplines and meet due dates.
• Educate teams on MDS items and reimbursement principles.

Skills

MDS coding experience

Regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

Leadership

Tools

EMR systems

MS Office

Job description

First Atlantic Healthcare in Maine seeks an experienced MDS Coordinator / Case Mix Nurse to lead resident assessments and ensure accurate case mix coding. Reporting to the Director of Nursing, you will drive interdisciplinary collaboration, regulatory compliance, and a culture of hospitality and resident-focused care.

You will oversee RAI processes, maintain care plans, and guide teams on MDS items, CAAs, and reimbursement systems, ensuring timely documentation and high-quality outcomes for