MDS Nurse Coordinator – Long-Term Care

Aura Health; Burlington (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Aura Health in Burlington, NC is seeking an experienced MDS Coordinator to oversee the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) and MDS processes within our Healthcare & Medical Services team. You will ensure timely MDS assessments, support regulatory compliance, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop care plans, and educate staff on documentation standards to improve patient outcomes. This role offers an inclusive environment and growth opportunities in a mission-driven organization.

Qualifications

• Experience with MDS, RAI processes, and regulatory standards.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring accurate and timely completion of MDS assessments
• Optimizing reimbursement and supporting regulatory compliance
• Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to develop and monitor individualized care plans
• Analyzing quality measures to improve care outcomes
• Educating staff on MDS documentation standards and best practices
• Promoting patient-centered care approaches

Skills

MDS processes

RAI processes

Regulatory standards

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Collaborative work

Job description

We are seeking an experienced MDS Coordinator to oversee the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) and Minimum Data Set (MDS) processes within the Healthcare & Medical Services department.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Ensuring accurate and timely completion of MDS assessments
• Optimizing reimbursement and supporting regulatory compliance
• Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to develop and monitor individualized care plans
• Analyzing quality measures to improve care outcomes
• Educating staff on MDS documentation standards and best practices
• Promoting patient-centered care approaches

Qualifications And Skills

• Experience with MDS, RAI processes, and regulatory standards
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with healthcare professionals

The role offers an inclusive environment focused on professional growth and delivering high-quality care outcomes.