MDS Coordinator, RN

CARIN Alliance; Skowhegan (ME); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

CARIN Alliance is seeking a licensed Registered Nurse to oversee reimbursement-related care planning through MDS and CAAs in a skilled nursing setting. You will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure accurate data and compliant care assessments.

Responsibilities include updating individualized care plans, contributing to the RAI process, identifying condition changes, and participating in ongoing staff training on ADLs and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Licensed RN in good standing.
• Experience in hospitals or long-term care facilities.
• Experience with MDS and Care Plan completion.
• Knowledge of rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices, laws and regulations governing long-term care.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing individualized patient care plans based on regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to the interdisciplinary RAI process, ensuring accurate completion, encoding, and transmission of MDS data.
• Identify changes in patient condition, coordinate assessments, and support ongoing staff training in ADLs.

Skills

MDS knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Attention to detail

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Licensed Registered Nurse (RN)

Job description

Role Overview: Responsible for ensuring appropriate reimbursement for patient care services by participating in the Patient Assessment Process, including MDS completion and Care Area Assessments (CAAs).

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in developing individualized patient care plans based on regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to the interdisciplinary Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process, ensuring accurate completion, encoding, and transmission of MDS data.
• Identify changes in patient condition, coordinate assessments, and support ongoing staff training in Activities of Daily Living.
• Attend educational programs to stay current with RAI and Prospective Payment System regulations.

Qualifications & Skills

• Licensed Registered Nurse in good standing.
• Experience in healthcare settings such as hospitals or long-term care facilities.
• Proven experience with MDS and Care Plan completion.
• Knowledge of rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices, laws, and regulations governing long-term care.

Key Attributes: Strong understanding of healthcare regulations, attention to detail, and ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.