MDS Coordinator: Elevate Resident Care & Compliance

The Orchards; Ohio; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

The Orchards is seeking an experienced MDS Coordinator to join our clinical team. This role coordinates the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process, ensuring accurate documentation, supporting individualized care planning, maintaining regulatory compliance, and helping maximize appropriate reimbursement.

Under the Clinical Documentation Specialist, you will lead the interdisciplinary team to support accurate assessments, effective care plans, quality outcomes, and exceptional

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Current RN license in the state where the building is located.
• Minimum of one year of nursing experience; MDS coordination experience preferred.
• Long-term care, skilled nursing, or geriatric care experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, OBRA regulations, PPS, Case Mix, and Quality Measures.
• Strong assessment, organizational, analytical, and time-management skills.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and teamwork abilities.
• Proficiency with electronic medical records and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with the interdisciplinary team.
• Commitment to completing required annual state-mandated education and in-service training.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, schedule, and oversee MDS assessments, PPS documentation, CAAs, and individualized care plans.
• Coordinate assessment reference dates, scheduling changes, and completion deadlines to maintain compliance and support appropriate reimbursement.
• Lead the interdisciplinary team in developing, reviewing, and revising individualized resident care plans.
• Monitor Medicare certifications, skilled nursing utilization, and resident reimbursement to ensure documentation supports services provided.
• Audit MDS assessments, CAAs, and care plans for accuracy, completeness, and regulatory compliance.
• Complete or oversee admission, discharge, re-entry, and Medicare tracking documentation.
• Monitor and evaluate Quality Measures and identify opportunities to improve resident outcomes and facility performance.
• Implement and evaluate restorative nursing programs in collaboration with nursing leadership.
• Attend and lead Medicare, Utilization Review, and interdisciplinary care planning meetings.
• Serve as a facility resource for MDS regulations, Medicare reimbursement, PPS, Case Mix, RUG systems, and documentation standards.
• Provide education and training to nursing staff and interdisciplinary team members regarding MDS requirements and documentation standards.
• Communicate effectively with physicians, therapists, residents, families, and interdisciplinary team members regarding assessments and care planning.
• Maintain accurate electronic documentation using the facility’s electronic medical record system.
• Support nursing coverage and department operations as needed.
• Promote teamwork, accountability, open communication, and The Orchards’ core values throughout the MDS process.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

RN license

1 year nursing

MDS coordination

Medicare knowledge

Communication skills

EMR proficiency

MS Office

Education

RN license (BSN preferred)

Tools

EMR system

MS Office

Job description

The Orchards is seeking an experienced MDS Coordinator to join our clinical team. This role coordinates the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process, ensuring accurate documentation, supporting individualized care planning, maintaining regulatory compliance, and helping maximize appropriate reimbursement.

Under the Clinical Documentation Specialist, you will lead the interdisciplinary team to support accurate assessments, effective care plans, quality outcomes, and exceptional