MDS Coordinator (RN/LPN) — Elevate Senior Care & PDPM Reimbursement

Oakdalesa; Laurens (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) with company match

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Martha Franks Retirement Community, part of Oakdale Seniors Alliance, seeks an experienced MDS Coordinator (FT) to manage MDS 3.0 and RAI processes for our skilled nursing and rehabilitation center in Laurens, SC.

You will coordinate assessments, lead interdisciplinary care plan meetings, and ensure accurate documentation for compliant care and PDPM reimbursement. RN or LPN licensure in SC is required, with RAC-CT desirable.

Qualifications

• Active, unencumbered RN or LPN license in the State of South Carolina (RN preferred).
• 1–2 years of hands-on MDS Coordinator experience in SNF or LTAC setting preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of CMS MDS 3.0, RAI guidelines, PDPM, and Medicare/Medicaid regulations.
• RAC-CT certification desirable or willingness to obtain.
• Strong organization, assessment, and communication skills; experience with EHR software.

Responsibilities

• Oversee scheduling, completion, and electronic transmission of MDS assessments and care plans within CMS/state timelines.
• Lead weekly MDS/Care Plan meetings with nursing, therapy, dietary, social services, and activities teams.
• Ensure documentation supports appropriate reimbursement under PDPM and Medicare/Medicaid.
• Monitor regulatory changes and participate in QAPI initiatives.
• Create and maintain individualized resident care plans based on assessments and changes.
• Provide education and support on documentation requirements and MDS updates.

Skills

RN/LPN licensure

MDS Coordinator experience

CMS MDS 3.0 & RAI knowledge

PDPM & Medicare/Medicaid familiarity

EHR experience (PointClickCare)

Education

RN/LPN license in SC

RAC-CT certification (desirable)

Tools

PointClickCare

Job description

Martha Franks Retirement Community, part of Oakdale Seniors Alliance, seeks an experienced MDS Coordinator (FT) to manage MDS 3.0 and RAI processes for our skilled nursing and rehabilitation center in Laurens, SC.

You will coordinate assessments, lead interdisciplinary care plan meetings, and ensure accurate documentation for compliant care and PDPM reimbursement. RN or LPN licensure in SC is required, with RAC-CT desirable.