MDS Coordinator RN: Drive Care & Compliance in LTC

Northgate PostAcute Care; San Rafael (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Supportive team environment

Growth opportunities

Meaningful work

Job summary

Northgate PostAcute Care is seeking an experienced MDS-RN (MDS Coordinator) to manage the RAI/MDS process, care planning, and regulatory compliance for residents in our California facility.

The role requires an active California RN license and at least 1 year of MDS/NDS coordination in a skilled nursing setting, with strong knowledge of MDS 3.0, Medicare/Medicaid rules, and PCC usage.

Qualifications

• Current and active RN license in California required.
• Minimum 1 year of MDS Coordinator/MDS nurse experience in SNF or long-term care setting.
• Strong knowledge of MDS 3.0, RAI process, Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee completion of the MDS/RAI process per regulations.
• Collaborate with nursing, therapy, dietary, social services to ensure timely assessments.
• Schedule and submit Medicare/Medicaid/OBRA/PPS assessments.
• Review records to accurately capture residents' conditions and care needs.
• Monitor MDS data for accuracy and timeliness.
• Participate in care plan meetings and interdisciplinary teams.
• Educate staff on MDS documentation requirements and best practices.
• Stay updated on MDS guidelines and regulatory changes.
• Identify documentation or compliance concerns and advise corrective actions.

Skills

RN license (CA)

MDS Coordinator experience

MDS 3.0 knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Care planning

PCC (PointClickCare)

Communication skills

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

RN licensure in California

Tools

PointClickCare (PCC)

Electronic health records

Job description

Northgate PostAcute Care is seeking an experienced MDS-RN (MDS Coordinator) to manage the RAI/MDS process, care planning, and regulatory compliance for residents in our California facility.

The role requires an active California RN license and at least 1 year of MDS/NDS coordination in a skilled nursing setting, with strong knowledge of MDS 3.0, Medicare/Medicaid rules, and PCC usage.