Minimum Data Set (MDS) Coordinator

SanStone Health & Rehabilitation; Southern Pines (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Regular Employee Appreciation Events

Fun and supportive work environment

Initial uniforms provided

Flexible Work Schedule

Career Growth and Training Opportunit"

Paid Time Off and 8 Paid Holidays

New health insurance plans including a

Dental and Vision insurance

401K with employer match

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Job summary

SanStone Health & Rehabilitation is seeking an experienced MDS Coordinator (RN or LPN) to manage Resident Assessments and care planning. The role focuses on the RAI process, PDPM data, and PDPM reimbursement within a long-term care setting in North Carolina.

Coordinate multi-disciplinary teams, maintain timelines, ensure accuracy, and uphold confidentiality while collaborating with staff and vendors. Excellent communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Current license as an RN or LPN issued by the State Board of Nursing.
• Experience with the RAI process.
• Strong knowledge of PDPM and State Case Mix Time weighted Reimbursement payment system.
• Knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices, laws, regulations, and guidelines for long-term care.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication and customer service orientation.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills with ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects.
• Ability to work independently, with integrity and collaboration with staff and vendors.
• Basic to intermediate skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Internet navigation.
• High level of professionalism with confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the completion of the MDS by all disciplines.
• Maintains and follows a schedule of due dates for all MDSs.
• Reviews the MDS data for accuracy and meets with appropriate staff as needed to assure accuracy.
• Completes the MDS and input into the computer.
• Verifies that assessments have been transmitted and approved by the State in a timely manner.
• Corrects any rejected records and prepares them for re-submission.
• Formulates Resident Care Plan along with interdisciplinary care plan team for all residents in accordance with their needs and within the required time frame.
• Schedules and holds Care Plan meetings on a regular and timely basis.
• Communicates the Care Plan to appropriate staff members and notifies supervisor if noncompliance by staff is noted.
• Works with all in house and ancillary departments to assure understanding and compliance with the Care Plan.
• Performs other related duties as directed by the Director of Nursing Services and Administrator.

Skills

RAI process knowledge

PDPM knowledge

English communication

Organizational skills

Detail oriented

Independence and collaboration

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Internet navigation

Education

RN or LPN licensure

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Internet navigation

Job description

Be a part of something new at The Lodge at Sandhills Carolina! Our brand-new, state-of-the-art facility in Pinehurst, North Carolina (NC), was thoughtfully designed to redefine care through exceptional hospitality, innovative services, and a welcoming environment for both residents and team members. We are currently seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Minimum Data Set (MDS) Coordinator to join our dedicated team of healthcare professionals.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay, commensurate with experience
• Regular Employee Appreciation Events to include refreshments and gifts
• Fun and supportive work environment that encourages teamwork and collaboration
• Initial uniforms provided
• Flexible Work Schedule
• Career Growth and Training Opportunities
• Paid Time Off and 8 Paid Holidays
• New health insurance plans to include a prescription plan, FSA, and HSA plans
• Dental and Vision insurance
• 401K with employer match
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

The MDS Coordinator completes assessments and care plans for residents using the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process in accordance with the laws, regulations, and company standards. The MDS Coordinator reviews and coordinates Patient Driven Payment Model (PDPM) and Case Mix data for the facility to ensure appropriate reimbursement.

Job Requirements

• Current license as an RN or LPN issued by the State Board of Nursing
• Experience with the RAI process
• Strong Knowledge of PDPM and State Case Mix Time weighted Reimbursement payment system.
• Knowledgeable of the nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long-term care.
• Effective verbal and written English communication skills, and customer service oriented.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, organizational skills with ability to prioritize, coordinate and maintain multiple projects with high level of quality and productivity.
• Function independently, and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to collaborate effectively with employees and vendors.
• Demonstrate basic to intermediate skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, and Internet navigation, preferred.
• High level of professionalism with the ability to maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the completion of the MDS by all disciplines.
• Maintains and follows a schedule of due dates for all MDSs.
• Reviews the MDS data for accuracy and meets with appropriate staff as needed to assure accuracy.
• Completes the MDS and input into the computer.
• Verifies that assessments have been transmitted and approved by the State in a timely manner.
• Corrects any rejected records and prepares them for re-submission.
• Formulates Resident Care Plan along with interdisciplinary care plan team for all residents in accordance with their needs and within the required time frame.
• Schedules and holds Care Plan meetings on a regular and timely basis.
• Communicates the Care Plan to appropriate staff members and notifies supervisor if noncompliance by staff is noted.
• Works with all in house and ancillary departments to assure understanding and compliance with the Care Plan.
• Performs other related duties as directed by the Director of Nursing Services and Administrator.

At SanStone Health & Rehabilitation, we offer employment opportunities in NC that are filled with purpose. We are an organization dedicated to making a difference in our industry and caring passionately for our employees and our residents.