MDS (RN/LPN) Coordinator

Avalon View Health and Wellness; Liberty (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

Health Savings Account

Daily Pay

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Paid time off

Personal Day

Regional support

Job summary

Avalon View Health and Wellness in Liberty, Missouri seeks an experienced MDS Coordinator (RN or LPN) to oversee the MDS/RAI process, care planning, and Medicare-related documentation.

The coordinator will work with nursing, therapy, dietary, social services, and medical providers to ensure accurate assessments, timely submissions, and compliant reimbursement processes. This role requires detail orientation and collaboration across the interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved practical or registered nursing program.
• Current, active, and unencumbered RN or LPN license in Missouri.
• Current BLS/CPR certification.
• At least 18 months of recent experience as an MDS Coordinator.
• Experience with clinical reimbursement and Medicare documentation.
• Working knowledge of the MDS, RAI process, care planning, and skilled nursing documentation.
• Knowledge of Patient-Driven Payment Model processes preferred.
• Resident Assessment Coordinator certification, RAC-CT, preferred

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the Resident Assessment Instrument and MDS processes for facility residents.
• Develop and maintain a schedule for MDS assessments and care plan reviews.
• Ensure MDS assessments are completed accurately and timely.
• Establish Assessment Reference Dates with the interdisciplary team.
• Coordinate completion of required assessment sections by team members.
• Review medical records to support MDS coding and resident conditions.
• Monitor documentation for accuracy, completeness, and regulatory compliance.
• Work with nursing, therapy, dietary, social services and others to obtain assessment info.
• Participate in daily clinical meetings and Medicare reviews as scheduled.
• Identify significant changes in resident condition for assessments or care plans.
• Coordinate with Director of Nursing regarding physician orders and reports.
• Ensure care plans reflect resident needs, risks, goals.
• Facilitate interdisciplinary care plan meetings with resident participation.
• Monitor Medicare eligibility and skilled coverage requirements.
• Assist with documentation for regulatory surveys and audits.
• Maintain resident privacy and PHI protections.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

MDS coordination

RN/LPN licensure

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Documentation accuracy

Medicare knowledge

Education

RN/LPN license

Nursing program graduate

BLS/CPR certification

Tools

Electronic health records

MDS software

Job description

MDS COORDINATOR (RN/LPN)

Full-Time

Help ensure resident needs are accurately assessed, documented, and reflected in every plan of care.

Avalon View Health and Wellness is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented MDS Coordinator to join our clinical team in Liberty, Missouri.

The MDS Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the Resident Assessment Instrument process and supporting the accuracy, timeliness, and integrity of MDS assessments, care plans, Medicare documentation, and clinical reimbursement processes.

This position works closely with nursing, therapy, dietary, social services, medical providers, and other members of the interdisciplinary team to ensure each resident’s needs, services, goals, and clinical conditions are accurately assessed and documented.

At Avalon View, our mission is grounded in honesty, transparency, integrity, and unwavering compassion. We believe every resident deserves to be informed, respected, and valued. If you are an experienced MDS professional who values accuracy, collaboration, and resident-centered care, we would like to meet you.

POSITION DETAILS

• Full-time position
• RN or LPN candidates will be considered
• Pay based on licensure, qualifications, and relevant experience
• Schedule details will be discussed during the interview

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Eligible employees may receive:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• $100 monthly company contribution to a Health Savings Account
• Daily Pay option
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Employer-paid life insurance equal to one times annual salary, up to $100,000
• Generous paid time off
• Personal Day benefit
• Guidance and assistance from a dedicated regional team

ABOUT THE POSITION

The MDS Coordinator oversees the timely and accurate completion of the facility’s MDS and Resident Assessment Instrument processes. This includes coordinating assessment schedules, reviewing supporting clinical documentation, monitoring Medicare requirements, participating in care planning, and helping ensure services are accurately reflected for clinical and reimbursement purposes.

The MDS Coordinator serves as an important resource for the interdisciplinary team and helps maintain compliance with applicable federal, Missouri, Medicare, Medicaid, and facility requirements.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate the Resident Assessment Instrument and MDS processes for facility residents
• Develop and maintain an interdisciplinary schedule for MDS assessments and care plan reviews
• Ensure MDS assessments are completed accurately and within required timeframes
• Establish and communicate Assessment Reference Dates in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team
• Coordinate completion of required assessment sections by appropriate members of the interdisciplinary team
• Review the medical record to ensure documentation supports MDS coding, resident conditions, treatments, services, and functional abilities
• Monitor documentation for accuracy, completeness, consistency, and regulatory compliance
• Work with nursing, therapy, dietary, social services, activities, and other departments to obtain necessary assessment information
• Participate in daily clinical meetings, stand-up meetings, Medicare meetings, and other resident review processes as assigned
• Help identify significant changes in resident condition and determine whether an assessment or care plan update is required
• Coordinate with the Director of Nursing or designee regarding physician orders, clinical reports, and resident changes
• Ensure the care plan reflects identified resident needs, preferences, risks, strengths, and measurable goals
• Facilitate interdisciplinary care plan meetings and encourage resident and responsible-party participation
• Monitor Medicare eligibility, skilled coverage, certification requirements, and supporting documentation
• Help ensure continued-stay documentation is completed accurately and within required timeframes
• Support accurate clinical reimbursement and Patient-Driven Payment Model processes
• Review assessment information for potential coding discrepancies before submission
• Track MDS submissions, corrections, modifications, accepted assessments, and completion deadlines
• Complete regular audits of MDS coding, care plans, and supporting clinical documentation
• Report identified trends, risks, and audit findings to nursing leadership and the Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Committee
• Provide MDS, documentation, and care-planning education to clinical personnel as needed
• Stay informed about changes to MDS, RAI, Medicare, Medicaid, and clinical reimbursement requirements
• Assist with documentation preparation for regulatory surveys, audits, and medical record reviews
• Maintain resident privacy, confidentiality, and protected health information
• Perform other duties related to the position as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate of an approved practical or registered nursing program
• Current, active, and unencumbered RN or LPN license in the State of Missouri
• Current BLS/CPR certification
• At least 18 months of recent experience as an MDS Coordinator required
• Experience with clinical reimbursement and Medicare documentation required
• Working knowledge of the MDS, RAI process, care planning, and skilled nursing documentation
• Knowledge of Patient-Driven Payment Model processes preferred
• Resident Assessment Coordinator certification, such as RAC-CT, preferred
• Skilled nursing or long-term care experience required
• Strong clinical assessment, critical-thinking, communication, and organizational skills
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate documentation
• Ability to manage multiple assessments, deadlines, and competing priorities
• Ability to communicate expectations and provide education to interdisciplinary team members
• Proficiency with electronic health records and MDS-related software
• Dependable attendance and reliable transportation
• Professional and collaborative demeanor
• Commitment to treating every resident with compassion, dignity, and respect

ABOUT AVALON VIEW

Avalon View Health and Wellness is a skilled nursing, rehabilitation, long-term care, and memory care community located in Liberty, Missouri. Our community includes a secured 34-bed Memory Care unit and provides care for residents with a wide range of clinical needs.

Our clinical services include skilled rehabilitation, complex wound care, IV therapy, feeding-tube care, respiratory support, cardiac care, dialysis coordination, and additional post-acute and long-term care services.

Our goal is to provide consistent, high-quality care while creating a place where residents feel respected, families remain informed, and employees can take pride in making a meaningful difference.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Avalon View Health and Wellness provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.