MDS RN Coordinator: Care, Compliance & Team Lead

Chico Terrace Care Center; Chico (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Chico Terrace Care Center is seeking a Medicare MDS Coordinator to lead the resident assessment process under the Director of Nursing Services. You will coordinate IDT, ensure timely MDS completion, and contribute to care planning in a long-term care setting.

The role focuses on accurate documentation, compliance with state and federal regulations, and collaboration with nursing staff to maintain high-quality resident care.

Qualifications

• RN licensure required; English communications essential.
• Two years nursing experience in long-term care preferred.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• CPR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the Medicare/MDS resident assessment process.
• Ensures the Interdisciplinary Team completes the MDS Assessment in a timely manner.
• Coordinates development, implementation and evaluation of plan of care.
• Coordinates and performs, administers or implements as needed treatments, medications or other nursing interventions as indicated by the resident plan of care or as ordered by the physician.
• Coordinates and provides as needed nursing care in accordance with infection control standards.
• Follows safety policies in performing nursing care.
• Coordinates and initiates as needed emergency measures according to center policy and within standards of nursing practice.
• Ensures the exchange and use of essential information necessary for quality resident care.
• Ensures all documentation is maintained as required by Federal and State regulations and Company policy.
• Coordinates and/or participates in all assigned meetings and inservices.
• Present professional image to consumers through attire, behavior and speech.
• Adheres to Company standards for resolving consumer concerns.
• Ensures that all residents/residents’ rights are protected.

Skills

English communication

Administrative abilities

Nursing coordination

Education

RN licensure

CPR certification (preferred)

Job description

Chico Terrace Care Center is seeking a Medicare MDS Coordinator to lead the resident assessment process under the Director of Nursing Services. You will coordinate IDT, ensure timely MDS completion, and contribute to care planning in a long-term care setting.

The role focuses on accurate documentation, compliance with state and federal regulations, and collaboration with nursing staff to maintain high-quality resident care.