MDS Nurse: Regulatory & Care Coordination Lead

Continental Care and Rehabilitation; Butte (MT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Continuing education opportunities

Retirement plan

Job summary

Continental Care and Rehabilitation is seeking a dedicated MDS Nurse (RN/LPN) to lead the RAI process, ensure accurate MDS assessments, and support regulatory compliance in our Montana facility.

The ideal candidate will have a Montana RN/LPN license, 3+ years of nursing, and strong documentation skills, with experience in skilled nursing and electronic medical records. Join a collaborative team focused on quality care and reimbursement accuracy.

Qualifications

• Current, active RN/LPN license in Montana.
• Minimum of three (3) years of nursing experience.
• At least one (1) year of skilled nursing experience.
• Strong clinical assessment and documentation skills.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and time management abilities.
• Intermediate computer proficiency, including electronic medical records and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the facility's Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process in compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Complete accurate and timely MDS assessments and supporting clinical documentation.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized resident care plans.
• Schedule and facilitate interdisciplinary care plan meetings.
• Audit medical records to ensure documentation supports MDS coding and reimbursement.
• Collaborate with physicians, health plans, and interdisciplinary team members to support insurance approvals and coverage requirements.
• Serve as the facility resource for Medicare reimbursement, PDPM, quality reporting, and regulatory compliance.
• Schedule ARDs for OBRA and Medicare assessments.
• Submit and validate MDS transmissions through the QIES ASAP system.
• Correct transmission errors promptly to maintain compliance.
• Participate in Triple Check, utilization review, QAPI, and quality improvement activities.
• Assist with admissions, discharges, and resident care as needed.
• Provide education and guidance to clinical staff regarding documentation and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Nursing experience

RN or LPN license

Clinical assessment

Communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

Microsoft Office

Job description

Continental Care and Rehabilitation is seeking a dedicated MDS Nurse (RN/LPN) to lead the RAI process, ensure accurate MDS assessments, and support regulatory compliance in our Montana facility.

The ideal candidate will have a Montana RN/LPN license, 3+ years of nursing, and strong documentation skills, with experience in skilled nursing and electronic medical records. Join a collaborative team focused on quality care and reimbursement accuracy.