MDS Coordinator RN

Villa at Traverse Point; Traverse City (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily Pay

401(k) with company match

Medical Insurance

Job summary

Villa at Traverse Point in Traverse City, MI seeks an MDS Coordinator RN to lead resident assessments, MDS completion, and care planning to support quality care and reimbursement. The role requires Michigan RN licensure and CPR certification, with strong MDS process knowledge and teamwork.

The successful candidate will coordinate with interdisciplinary staff, ensure timely documentation, and maintain compliance with federal and state regulations relevant to long-term care reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Experience with the MDS assessment cycle and billing implications.
• Interdisciplinary collaboration for care planning and documentation.
• Knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement and coding practices.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and complete MDS assessments per state and federal requirements.
• Facilitate care planning with interdisciplinary team and resident/family involvement.
• Enter and verify ICD-10 codes aligned with physician documentation.
• Monitor resident condition and trigger necessary assessments.
• Support QA, compliance, and performance improvement initiatives.

Skills

MDS knowledge

MS Word

Email system

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

RN license in Michigan

CPR certification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Email system

Job description

Villa at Traverse Point -

Villa at Traverse Point is seeking a MDS Coordinator RN to join their team! The MDS Coordinator RN is responsible for completing and coordinating the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process, including the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments and care plans in accordance with federal and state regulations. The MDS Coordinator RN works collaboratively with interdisciplinary team members to ensure accurate and timely documentation that supports resident-centered care and appropriate reimbursement through Medicare and Medicaid.

MDS Coordinator RN Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate the completion of each resident’s MDS in compliance with all State and Federal requirements, maintaining supporting clinical record documentation.
• Coordinate and facilitate the care planning process, ensuring interdisciplinary team involvement and resident/family participation.
• Ensure that MDS’s are completed in a timely manner.
• Coordinate and/or assist with weekly interdisciplinary care conferences and Medicare meetings.
• Assign and enter appropriate ICD-10 diagnosis codes in accordance with physician documentation and clinical guidelines to ensure compliance and accurate reimbursement.
• Monitor for changes in resident condition and initiate appropriate assessments as required.
• Review and assess all resident information (including hospital records) to accurately complete MDS scoring.
• Participate in the Triple Check process to review Medicare claims prior to billing, ensuring all clinical documentation, MDS coding, and billing information align for compliance and accuracy.
• Educate staff regarding accurate documentation practices related to MDS sections (E.G. ADLs, mood behavior, functional status).
• Participate in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) initiatives related to resident care and documentation.
• Stay updated on current regulations, policies, and practices related to long-term care reimbursement and MDS processes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

MDS Coordinator RN Skills and Abilities:

• Working knowledge of the MDS assessment cycle and assessment information necessary for billing Medicare, Medicaid, HMO, and VA.
• Experience using computer systems and software including proficiency in Microsoft Office Word and an email system.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, organizational, and project management skills.
• Ability to work with all levels of employees.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Demonstrable ability to be a productive member of project team.

MDS Coordinator RN Education and Experience:

• Current CPR Certification required.
• Possesses a current RN license to practice in the State as an RN.
• Skilled Nursing facility experience as an MDS Nurse preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Walking, reaching, bending, lifting, extended sitting, grasping, fine hand coordination, pushing and pulling, all with or without the aid of mechanical devices is required.
• Limited potential for exposure to environmental hazards. Understanding and adherence to company safety standards and protocols required.

Villa Healthcare Benefits:

• Daily Pay & Competitive Compensation
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical Insurance
• Dental, Vision, and Disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Access to Villa Perks, an Employee Discount Program
• Innovative Training Programs
• Opportunity for Growth and Advancement
• Paid Time Off
• And much more!

*The above company benefits apply to full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week. Eligibility for specific benefits may vary depending on employment status and location.

Why Villa?

At Villa, we believe great care begins with how we treat our people. When our team members feel supported, respected, and empowered, better outcomes follow for residents and their families.

Whether you're at the bedside or behind the scenes, your work matters here because every role contributes to someone’s comfort, dignity, and healing. When you join Villa, you are not just building a career. You are becoming part of a team united by purpose.

We support our team members through mentorship, professional development, and a culture built on collaboration, trust, and growth, so you can continue to learn, contribute, and make a meaningful impact.

Villa Healthcare has a long and successful history of providing both short- and long-term skilled nursing care. We are committed to personalized, integrated care that considers the total well-being of every guest and their family members and goes beyond simply meeting expectations. This commitment is reflected in our empathetic and respectful culture, where we honor individual preferences and needs so each guest can feel at home while working toward optimal health outcomes.

At Villa, we believe in making people better, and our B.E.T.T.E.R. Service Excellence Code of Conduct guides how we show up every day. As a member of the Villa team, employees are expected to uphold these standards by Being welcoming to all, Establishing meaningful relationships, demonstrating Trust and respect, supporting Teamwork, Engaging and communicating openly, and Recognizing one another’s contributions.

Villa Healthcare Facilities are Equal Opportunity Employers and do not discriminate based on any protected right such as race, color, nationality, gender, age, disability or any protected applicable right under the National Labor Relations Act.