MDS Coordinator (RN)

August Healthcare; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

August Healthcare seeks a clinically strong MDS Coordinator (RN) to lead the resident assessment process in a full-time, day shift role. You will manage the RAI/MDS, CAAs, and care planning across payer sources, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely MDS transmission.

Ideal candidates hold an active NC RN license with at least 3 years of clinical experience, preferably in long-term care, and have deep knowledge of reimbursement systems and interdisciplinary collaboration to optimize care and

Qualifications

• Active RN license in North Carolina.
• Minimum 3 years clinical experience; long-term care preferred.
• Strong knowledge of RAI/MDS regulations and reimbursement systems.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lead interdisciplinary collaboration and meet regulatory deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full RAI/MDS, CAA, and care planning process.
• Ensure assessments reflect resident condition, services, and needs.
• Lead PPS, Medicare, and utilization review meetings.
• Ensure timely completion, validation, and transmission of MDS.
• Collaborate with therapy, nursing, and interdisciplinary teams on ARDs.
• Monitor Quality Measures and drive performance improvement.
• Educate staff on the RAI process.
• Prepare documentation for audits, surveys, regulatory reviews.
• Participate in quality and workflow process improvements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Regulatory knowledge

Education

RN license in North Carolina

Job description

MDS Coordinator (RN)

Full-Time | Exempt | Day Shift

We are seeking a clinically strong and highly organized MDS Coordinator (RN) to lead and oversee the resident assessment process. This role ensures accuracy, compliance, and coordination of the MDS, CAAs, and care planning process across all payer sources. This position is ideal for an RN with advanced clinical judgment and experience managing the full RAI process in a skilled nursing setting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate the full RAI/MDS, CAA, and care planning process
• Ensure assessments accurately reflect resident condition, services, and care needs
• Lead or participate in PPS, Medicare, and utilization review meetings
• Ensure timely completion, validation, and transmission of all MDS assessments
• Collaborate with therapy, nursing, and interdisciplinary team members on ARDs and care plans
• Monitor and analyze Quality Measures and initiate performance improvement actions
• Provide ongoing education and support to staff regarding the RAI process
• Ensure documentation supports regulatory compliance and optimal reimbursement
• Prepare for audits, surveys, and regulatory reviews
• Participate in process improvement initiatives related to quality and workflow

Qualifications

• Current, active RN license in the state
• Minimum three (3) years of clinical experience; long-term care preferred
• Strong working knowledge of RAI/MDS regulations and reimbursement systems
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to lead interdisciplinary collaboration and meet regulatory deadlines
• High level of professionalism and confidentiality

Why Join Us

• Advanced clinical leadership role with organizational impact
• Opportunity to influence care quality and reimbursement accuracy
• Collaborative interdisciplinary environment
• Purpose-driven work in skilled nursing