MDS Resource Nurse: Quality & Compliance Leader

Rancho Seco Care Center; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Rancho Seco Care Center is seeking an experienced MDS nurse to provide expert leadership and support for organization-wide initiatives in NorCal—Stockton and Sacramento. The role focuses on MDS completion, QA/QI, and RAI alignment to drive 5-Star quality outcomes.

The incumbent will audit assessments, educate MDS coordinators, and collaborate with the IDT to maintain regulatory compliance and optimal resident care. Suitable for experienced RNs with supervisory exposure.

Qualifications

• Must possess a current, active RN license in the state.
• 3 years’ RN experience, with supervisory exposure preferred.
• Experience with MDS completion and RAC considerations.
• Knowledge of PDPM, QAPI, and quality reporting programs.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing resident assessment processes across facilities per regs.
• Auditing MDS submissions and related clinical documentation.
• Reviewing records for coding accuracy and supporting docs.
• Interpreting rules for care-based reimbursements and quality reports.
• Providing MDS Coordinator education and guidance, coordinating care planning.
• Assist IDT with care planning and RAI-related guidance.

Skills

MDS knowledge

Regulatory knowledge

RN license

EHR proficiency

Education

RN license (state)

Tools

Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems

Job description

Rancho Seco Care Center is seeking an experienced MDS nurse to provide expert leadership and support for organization-wide initiatives in NorCal—Stockton and Sacramento. The role focuses on MDS completion, QA/QI, and RAI alignment to drive 5-Star quality outcomes.

The incumbent will audit assessments, educate MDS coordinators, and collaborate with the IDT to maintain regulatory compliance and optimal resident care. Suitable for experienced RNs with supervisory exposure.