MDS Nurse, RN

Pikes Peak Post Acute; Post (OR); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Next-day pay available upon request

PTO on your birthday

Medical, dental, vision, and life ins.

401(k) with company match

Employee appreciation events and perks

Supportive leadership team and culture

Job summary

Simpsonville Post Acute is seeking a skilled MDS Nurse (RN) / MDS Coordinator to ensure accurate MDS assessments and regulatory compliance in a hands-on, in-person role in Simpsonville, SC.

You will lead PDPM discussions, monitor reimbursement tools, and guide the MDS team to optimize resident outcomes and care plans with a strong emphasis on HIPAA compliance and collaborative care.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted RN license.
• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Knowledge of MDS assessment process and regulatory requirements.
• Strong organizational, communication, and documentation skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely and accurate completion of all MDS assessments (Medicare PPS, Quarterly, Annual, Significant Change, OBRA).
• Coordinate the interdisciplinary MDS process and maintain regulatory compliance.
• Lead and participate in weekly PDPM meetings for skilled residents.
• Monitor PDPM performance and utilization of reimbursement tools.
• Analyze QM and QAPI/QASP data and provide performance improvement recommendations.
• Assess new admissions and communicate resident level of care to the interdisciplinary team.
• Maintain assessment schedules and regulatory timelines.
• Submit MDS assessments electronically and complete corrections as needed.
• Schedule and conduct resident care conferences.
• Collaborate to develop and review individualized care plans.
• Evaluate resident outcomes and update care plans accordingly.
• Manage facility level-of-care changes and HIPAA compliance.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Documentation skills

Education

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing

RN license (current)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

MDS Nurse (RN) / MDS Coordinator

Salary: $80,000-$85,000/year

Why Simpsonville Post Acute?

At Simpsonville Post Acute, we believe great care starts with a team that feels appreciated and supported. We are committed to recognizing our employees, investing in their success, and creating a workplace where people enjoy coming to work every day.

Benefits

• Competitive salary: $80,000-$85,000
• Next-day pay available upon request
• PTO on your birthday
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee appreciation events and incentives
• Supportive leadership team and positive workplace culture

Job Responsibilities

• Ensure timely and accurate completion of all MDS assessments, including Medicare PPS, Quarterly, Annual, Significant Change, and OBRA assessments
• Coordinate the interdisciplinary MDS process and maintain compliance with federal and state regulations
• Lead and participate in weekly PDPM meetings for skilled residents
• Monitor PDPM performance and utilization of reimbursement tools
• Analyze Quality Measures (QM) and QAPI/QASP data and provide recommendations for performance improvement
• Assess new admissions and communicate resident level of care to interdisciplinary team members
• Maintain assessment schedules and regulatory compliance timelines
• Submit MDS assessments electronically and complete corrections as needed
• Schedule and conduct resident care conferences
• Collaborate with clinical staff to develop, review, and revise individualized care plans
• Evaluate resident outcomes and ensure care plans are updated appropriately
• Manage and communicate all facility level‑of‑care changes
• Provide guidance and training to MDS staff and new MDS Coordinators
• Maintain resident confidentiality and HIPAA compliance

Qualifications

Required

• Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
• Knowledge of MDS assessment process and regulatory requirements
• Strong organizational, communication, and documentation skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Preferred

• MDS Coordinator experience
• Long-Term Care or Skilled Nursing experience
• Experience with PDPM reimbursement processes
• PointClickCare (PCC) experience
• BSN preferred
• Three or more years of supervisory experience

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000-$85,000 per year

License/Certification: RN License (Required)

Experience: MDS, Long-Term Care, or Skilled Nursing preferred

Work Location: In Person, Simpsonville, SC

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.