MDS Coordinator – Impactful Care & Growth (LVN/RN)

Rockport Healthcare Services; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits package

Paid time off / holidays

Job summary

Rockport Healthcare Services is seeking an experienced MDS Coordinator (LVN or RN) to join our clinical team in Los Angeles. The role focuses on completing MDS assessments in line with CMS, state requirements, and regulatory standards.

The candidate will coordinate the IDT assessment and care planning process, review broad clinical documentation, and develop care plans tailored to resident needs. Strong organization, communication, and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Active LVN/LPN or RN license in the applicable state.
• Experience in skilled nursing, long-term care, rehabilitation, or related setting preferred.
• Knowledge of CMS/RAI requirements and long-term care regulations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and complete MDS assessments per CMS, state, and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure MDS assessments are accurate, timely, and well-documented.
• Coordinate IDT assessment and care planning processes.
• Review clinical records, nursing documentation, therapy notes, physician documentation, and related information.
• Develop and update comprehensive care plans based on assessments.
• Collaborate with nursing, rehabilitation, dietary, social services, physicians, and other IDT members.
• Monitor MDS schedules and ensure timely completion.
• Participate in resident care plan meetings and communicate with residents and families.
• Support documentation and reimbursement for Medicare/Medicaid services.
• Assist with audits, surveys, and regulatory compliance.
• Participate in QAPI initiatives and improve documentation and resident outcomes.
• Educate staff on MDS requirements and documentation standards.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Documentation skills

Organization and detail orientation

Communication and teamwork

Education

LVN or RN license

Tools

CMS/RAI knowledge

Job description

Rockport Healthcare Services is seeking an experienced MDS Coordinator (LVN or RN) to join our clinical team in Los Angeles. The role focuses on completing MDS assessments in line with CMS, state requirements, and regulatory standards.

The candidate will coordinate the IDT assessment and care planning process, review broad clinical documentation, and develop care plans tailored to resident needs. Strong organization, communication, and teamwork are essential.