MDS Coordinator RN: Lead Care Planning & Compliance

Iliff; Dunn Loring (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Iliff is seeking an MDS Coordinator (RN) to lead the resident assessment process in a skilled nursing setting. You will oversee the MDS/CAA and care planning, ensuring accuracy, regulatory compliance, and timely transmission across payer sources.

This role requires advanced clinical judgment, 3+ years of clinical experience, and strong collaboration with an interdisciplinary team to drive quality and reimbursement accuracy while supporting audits and quality initiatives.

Qualifications

• Current, active RN license in the state
• Minimum three 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

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

Skills

RN coordination

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Regulatory knowledge

Education

RN license (state)

Long-term care experience

Tools

MDS software

RAI process knowledge

Job description

Iliff is seeking an MDS Coordinator (RN) to lead the resident assessment process in a skilled nursing setting. You will oversee the MDS/CAA and care planning, ensuring accuracy, regulatory compliance, and timely transmission across payer sources.

This role requires advanced clinical judgment, 3+ years of clinical experience, and strong collaboration with an interdisciplinary team to drive quality and reimbursement accuracy while supporting audits and quality initiatives.