Nurse Assessment Coordinator: MDS & PDPM Lead

American Medical Administrators MGMT Company; Lima (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

American Medical Administrators MGMT Company is seeking an experienced Nurse Assessment Coordinator (RN/LPN) to join our clinical leadership team. The role coordinates MDS assessments, supports care planning, and ensures compliant documentation for accurate reimbursement.

Ideal candidates hold an active RN or LPN license with skilled nursing experience, strong organizational skills, and the ability to collaborate across disciplines to achieve quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Current and unrestricted RN or LPN license.
• Nursing experience in a skilled nursing, long-term care, rehabilitation, or similar setting.
• Strong clinical assessment and documentation skills.
• Excellent organization and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple assessments, deadlines, and priorities.
• Strong communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.
• Working knowledge of long-term care regulations and resident-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and complete Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments accurately and within required timeframes.
• Manage the MDS assessment schedule and ensure assessments are completed according to regulatory requirements.
• Conduct comprehensive resident assessments and review clinical documentation to accurately capture resident conditions, needs, services, and functional abilities.
• Participate in and support the development, review, and updating of individualized resident care plans.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure assessments and care plans reflect residents' current condition and needs.
• Monitor nursing and interdisciplinary documentation for completeness, consistency, and accuracy.
• Identify documentation opportunities and provide education to clinical team members as needed.
• Support accurate PDPM classification and reimbursement through thorough assessment and documentation.
• Review resident diagnoses, medications, treatments, therapy services, functional status, and other clinical information relevant to the assessment process.
• Participate in care plan meetings and interdisciplinary clinical discussions.
• Monitor significant changes in resident condition and ensure appropriate assessments are initiated when required.
• Maintain compliance with MDS 3.0, RAI guidelines, CMS requirements, and applicable state and federal regulations.
• Assist nursing leadership with quality improvement initiatives, audits, and survey preparation.
• Monitor assessment-related quality measures and help identify opportunities for improved resident outcomes.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential resident records.
• Serve as a clinical resource for facility staff regarding MDS, documentation, care planning, and assessment requirements.

Skills

RN/LPN license

Clinical assessment

Documentation skills

Organization

Deadline management

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Long-term care regulations

Tools

PointClickCare

Job description

American Medical Administrators MGMT Company is seeking an experienced Nurse Assessment Coordinator (RN/LPN) to join our clinical leadership team. The role coordinates MDS assessments, supports care planning, and ensures compliant documentation for accurate reimbursement.

Ideal candidates hold an active RN or LPN license with skilled nursing experience, strong organizational skills, and the ability to collaborate across disciplines to achieve quality outcomes.