MDS Nurse Coordinator

Aventura at The Bay!; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low-cost health insurance

Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage

Daily Pay

401(k) benefits

All-inclusive PTO

Employee perks and discounts

Job summary

Aventura at The Bay! is hiring an MDS Nurse Coordinator to manage resident assessments and ensure compliance with regulations. The role requires a Registered Nurse with at least two years of MDS experience in a long-term care setting.

Key responsibilities include coordinating care plan meetings, ensuring timely MDS submissions, and providing training to staff. Join a supportive team focused on elevating the standard of care in skilled nursing.

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of two years of MDS experience in a long-term care setting.
• Strong knowledge of MDS 3.0 guidelines and Care Plan development.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and complete resident assessments in compliance with regulations.
• Ensure timely submission of MDS assessments and accuracy of coding.
• Coordinate interdisciplinary care plan meetings.
• Track assessment schedules and assist with quality improvement initiatives.
• Provide MDS-related training to facility staff.

Skills

Active RN license in good standing

MDS 3.0 experience in a long-term care facility

Knowledge of RAI process and Care Plan development

Familiarity with Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement processes

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams

Strong communication abilities

Education

Registered Nurse (RN)

Job description

Aventura at the Bay is now hiring an MDS Nurse Coordinator!

Why Aventura?

• Low-cost health insurance – open network, choose any doctor

• Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage

• PHMP Wellness Plan + FREE unlimited telemedicine

• Daily Pay – get paid when you need it

• 401(k) + voluntary benefits (AFLAC)

• All-inclusive PTO – take time off when YOU want

• Employee perks, discounts & appreciation events

• Fun, team-oriented culture with strong leadership support

• Supportive staffing ratios

The MDS Nurse Coordinator is responsible for managing and completing resident assessments in accordance with federal and state regulations. This role ensures accurate and timely Minimum Data Set (MDS) submissions, promotes high-quality resident care, and supports the interdisciplinary team (IDT) in care planning. The MDS Coordinator must be a Registered Nurse (RN) with a minimum of two (2) years of MDS experience within a long-term care setting.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in good standing.

• Minimum of 2 years of MDS 3.0 experience in a long-term care facility (required).

• Strong knowledge of RAI process, MDS 3.0 guidelines, and Care Plan development.

• Familiarity with Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement processes and PDPM.

• Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team.

• Strong communication and documentation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Complete and manage MDS assessments in compliance with CMS guidelines and state regulations.

• Ensure timely submission of MDS assessments and accuracy of all coding.

• Oversee completion of CAAs (Care Area Assessments) and support the ongoing development, review, and revision of individualized care plans.

• Coordinate and lead interdisciplinary care plan meetings.

• Monitor and verify nursing documentation to support MDS coding.

• Work collaboratively with nursing, therapy, dietary, social services, and other departments to gather necessary data.

• Track and manage assessment schedules to maintain regulatory compliance.

• Assist with quality improvement initiatives, audits, and internal reviews.

• Provide MDS-related training and support to facility staff as needed.

• Maintain resident confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA regulations.

• Participate in facility meetings, surveys, and regulatory reviews.

Join Aventura At the Bay and help us elevate the standard of care in skilled nursing!