MDS Coordinator RN

Aria Nursing & Rehab; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K with matching funds

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Aria Nursing & Rehab in Michigan seeks a registered nurse to lead the MDS/RAI process, ensuring accurate and timely assessments, PDPM compliance, and high-quality documentation.

The MDS Coordinator will supervise staff, train team members, and coordinate care plans while maintaining regulatory standards and supporting optimal reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Prior MDS/RAI experience strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of RAI guidelines, PDPM, ICD-10 coding, Quality Measures, and Care Area Assessments and Care Planning processes.
• Strong understanding of regulatory standards and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Supervises MDS staff and plans work assignments.
• Interviews and trains MDS Nurse as requested.
• Ensures timely completion of MDS/RAI and documentation.
• Maintains compliance with PDPM and regulatory standards.
• Monitors performance and participates in performance improvement plans.

Skills

Analytical skills

Oral and written communication

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Job description

The MDS Coordinator RN is responsible for managing and coordinating the accurate and timely completion of the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI), including the Minimum Data Set (MDS), Care Area Assessments (CAAs), care planning and supporting documentation in accordance with federal and state regulations. This role ensures compliance with federal and state requirements, supports optimized reimbursement through compliance with PDPM and other payer requirements.

Join us with an attractive benefits offering:

• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401K with matching funds
• Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement

Responsibilities:

• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organizational policies and applicable laws.
• Supervisory responsibilities include:
• Interviews and trains MDS Nurse as requested
• Plans, assigns and directs work.
• Prepares work assignment sheets, taking into consideration patient safety, the educational preparation, experience, knowledge and ability of the persons to whom the assignments are made.
• Receives calls and finds replacements for absent staff.
• Prepares performance evaluations with the understanding such evaluations impact tenure of probationary employees and wage increases of non-probationary employees.
• Receives and resolves employee complaints.
• Monitors and evaluates employee performance as requested.
• Participates in performance improvement plans.
• Adequately supervise assigned staff and ensure that those staff are supervising employees assigned to them.
• Uses independent judgment and discretion on behalf of the organization in the performance of these duties.

Education and/or Experience:

• Prior MDS/RAI experience strongly preferred
• Knowledge of RAI guidelines, PDPM, ICD-10 coding, Quality Measures, and Care Area Assessments and Care Planning processes.
• Knowledge of the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process, including the principles of the Prospective Payment Process (PPS) and Case Mix payment systems, is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance requirements.
• Working knowledge of personal computer and software applications used in job functions, (word processing, graphics, databases, spreadsheets, etc.)
• Strong organizational and analytical skills; oral and written communication skills.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability in independent functioning and strong leadership.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Registered Nurse with a valid license
• Current CPR certification or CPR certification within 90 days of employment.

We are a national organization of skilled nursing, subacute, rehabilitative, and assisted living providers dedicated to achieving the highest standards of care in Michigan and Ohio.

We serve our residents with compassion, concern, and excellence, believing that every one of them is a unique person who deserves our best each day that we care for them. Join us, if you have a passion for improving the lives of those around you and working with others who feel the same way.