MDS Coordinator (casual/on-call)

Saint Therese; Brooklyn Park (MN); On-site; USD 47,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Dental

Retirement benefits

Tuition discounts

Scholarships

PSLF Eligible Employer

HSA / FSA options

Life Insurance

PTO and sick time

401(k) with employer match

Employee discount program

Pet insurance

Same Day Pay

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Saint Therese is seeking an on-call MDS Coordinator at our Oxbow Lake campus in Brooklyn Park, MN. You will lead the MDS/RAI assessment process to ensure regulatory readiness, accurate documentation, and high-quality resident care across interdisciplinary teams.

Join a mission-driven nonprofit with competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth within a vibrant senior living community.

Qualifications

• Current licensure as RN or LPN in good standing.
• Minimum of three years in long-term care.
• Experience with MDS/RAI processes and Case Mix.
• Experience with PPS, Medicare, HMOs, managed care, and third-party payors.
• Experience with care planning in long-term care.
• Strong understanding of clinical assessments, documentation, and regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, EHR, ROX, and Excel.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• High professionalism and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and complete the full RAI/MDS process for assigned residents.
• Ensure assessments are timely and compliant with regulations.
• Conduct resident interviews and participate in care conferences and discharge meetings.
• Apply knowledge of Case Mix, PPS, Medicare, HMOs, managed care, and third-party payors for reimbursement.
• Utilize ICD-9/ICD-10 coding for documentation and care planning.
• Review charts and information to identify concerns and elevate appropriately.
• Partner with interdisciplinary teams to address quality of care opportunities.
• Support development of individualized care plans based on assessments.
• Contribute to regulatory readiness, quality outcomes, and resident satisfaction.
• Maintain records and reporting using Microsoft Office, EHR systems, ROX, and Excel.
• Prioritize workload to meet regulatory and organizational timelines.
• Support consistent workflows and documentation standards across the team.

Skills

Nursing licensure (RN/LPN)

MDS/RAI experience

Long-term care

PPS, Medicare, HMOs, managed care

Care planning

Microsoft Office

EHR systems

ROX

Excel

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

RN license

LPN license

Tools

EHR systems

ROX

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Schedule

on call/casual basis

Pay Range

LPN $34.37 - 46.64/hour (based on experience); RN $40.15 - $54.49/hour (based on experience) *Same Day Pay Available*

Benefits

Competitive wages, healthcare, dental, retirement benefits, tuition discounts, scholarships, PSLF Eligible Employer, and more.

The Difference You'll Make

As our MDS Coordinator, you will lead the RAI/MDS assessment process to support quality resident care, regulatory compliance, and accurate reimbursement. Working collaboratively with nursing and interdisciplinary teams, you'll ensure timely assessments, individualized care planning, precise documentation, and continuous improvement in resident outcomes and satisfaction. Join us as our new on call/casual MDS Coordinator today!

• Coordinate and complete the full Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI)/MDS process for assigned residents
• Ensure assessments are completed timely and accurately in compliance with State and Federal regulations
• Conduct resident interviews, participate in care conferences, and attend discharge meetings as needed
• Apply knowledge of Case Mix, PPS, Medicare, HMOs, managed care, and third-party payors to support accurate reimbursement
• Utilize ICD-9/ICD-10 coding to ensure accurate documentation and care planning
• Review charts, admission information, and clinical documentation; identify concerns and elevate appropriately
• Partner with nursing and interdisciplinary teams to identify and address quality of care opportunities
• Support the development of individualized care plans based on resident assessments
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts focused on regulatory readiness, quality outcomes, and resident satisfaction
• Maintain accurate records and reporting using Microsoft Office, EHR systems, ROX, and Excel
• Effectively prioritize workload to meet regulatory and organizational timelines
• Support consistent workflows and documentation standards across the clinical team

Minimum Qualifications

• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in good standing with the Minnesota Board of Nursing
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in long-term care
• Demonstrated experience with MDS/RAI processes and Case Mix
• Experience working with PPS, Medicare, HMOs, managed care, and third-party payors
• Experience with care planning in a long-term care setting
• Strong understanding of clinical assessment processes, documentation standards, and regulatory requirements
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, EHR systems, ROX, and Excel
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within interdisciplinary teams
• Excellent organizational, time management, and prioritization skills
• High level of professionalism, attention to detail, and commitment to quality care

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification in Gerontology
• Previous experience supporting quality improvement or regulatory readiness initiatives

Rewards That Support You

• Competitive pay with credit for experience
• Medical, Dental, Vision (60+ hrs. per pay period)
• HSA / FSA options
• Employer-paid Life Insurance (60+ hrs. per pay period)
• PTO and sick time
• 403(b) with employer match
• Tuition discounts and scholarships
• PSLF Eligible Employer
• Employee discount program
• Pet insurance (yes, really)
• Same Day Pay (UKG Wallet)
• Career growth opportunities

Do Ordinary Times with Extraordinary Love

Join Saint Therese at Oxbow Lake in Brooklyn Park, a Top 200 Workplace, and build meaningful relationships with seniors in a well-established, vibrant community. Work alongside a dedicated care team, support residents across care settings, and be part of a mission-driven organization committed to exceptional, person-centered care.

Our Oxbow Lake campus includes 142 independent living, assisted living, and memory care apartments, along with 64 long-term and transitional care suites. Residents and staff enjoy a beautiful campus with welcoming gathering spaces, dining venues, wellness opportunities, and a strong sense of community connection. Saint Therese Oxbow webpage

About Saint Therese

Saint Therese is a faith-based, nonprofit senior living organization with more than 60 years of experience providing compassionate, person-centered care. We serve communities in Minnesota, Michigan, and Ohio and provide home care, outpatient therapy, and wellness services throughout the Twin Cities.

Saint Therese is an EEO/AA employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.