MDS Coordinator - RN

Health Care Administrators Association® (HCAA); Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Health Care Administrators Association® (HCAA) seeks an experienced MDS Coordinator (RN licensed) to oversee completion and accuracy of MDS assessments in a long-term care facility. The role focuses on scheduling, data verification, and collaborative care planning to ensure regulatory compliance and high-quality resident care.

You will work with interdisciplinary teams, manage deadlines, submit CAAs, and maintain documentation across MDS 3.0 and related tools.

Qualifications

• Current, valid RN license from the appropriate licensing board.
• Experience with MDS-RAP, Care Planning, and preferably RUG-IV and MDS 3.0.
• Ability to follow policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Managing MDS schedules and deadlines for all disciplines.
• Reviewing and verifying MDS data for accuracy and timely submission.
• Completing MDS assessments, entering data into the system, and correcting any rejections.
• Preparing and submitting CAAs according to state guidelines.
• Developing Resident Care Plans (RCP) collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams within required timeframes.
• Facilitating and documenting RCP meetings, ensuring communication and compliance with staff and departments.
• Performing related duties as assigned by supervisors.

Skills

RN license

MDS-RAP experience

Care Planning

RUG-IV knowledge

MDS 3.0 knowledge

Policy compliance

Communication skills

Job description

We are seeking an experienced MDS Coordinator (RN licensed) to oversee the completion and accuracy of Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments in a healthcare facility.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Managing MDS schedules and deadlines for all disciplines.
• Reviewing and verifying MDS data for accuracy and timely submission.
• Completing MDS assessments, entering data into the system, and correcting any rejections.
• Preparing and submitting CAAs according to state guidelines.
• Developing Resident Care Plans (RCP) collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams within required timeframes.
• Facilitating and documenting RCP meetings, ensuring communication and compliance with staff and departments.
• Performing related duties as assigned by supervisors.

Qualifications And Skills Include

• Current, valid RN license from the appropriate licensing board.
• Experience with MDS-RAP, Care Planning, and preferably RUG-IV and MDS 3.0.
• Ability to follow policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

This role requires strong coordination, attention to detail, and communication skills to ensure compliance and quality resident care.