Part-Time MDS Leader: Documentation & Care Planning

Cedar Ridge Inn; Farmington (NM); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Leadership training

Mentorship and growth

Job summary

Cedar Ridge Inn in Farmington, NM seeks a Part-Time MDS Assistant to support the MDS Coordinator with RAI processes and care planning. This leadership role emphasizes accuracy, compliance, and collaborative practice across nursing, therapy, social services, and administration.

Ideal candidates hold an NM nursing license, with 2+ years of nursing experience and MDS knowledge, ready to improve reimbursement and resident outcomes while modeling our values of care, truthfulness, and excellence.

Qualifications

• Active NM nursing license and current status.
• Minimum 2 years nursing experience, with at least 1 year in long-term care (MDS experience preferred).
• Strong knowledge of MDS 3.0, PDPM, RAI process, and care planning regulations.
• Familiarity with Medicare/Medicaid billing and quality measures.
• Proficient in EHR and MDS software systems.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Able to work independently while building strong interdisciplinary partnerships.
• High attention to detail and a commitment to clinical excellence.

Responsibilities

• Assist and Oversee and manage the RAI process including MDS assessments, CAAs, and interdisciplinary care plans
• Ensure accurate and timely MDS submissions in compliance with CMS and state regulations
• Audit documentation to support MDS coding and ensure proper Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement (Outcome Oriented)
• Lead care planning meetings and collaborating closely with nursing, therapy, social services, and administrative staff
• Educate team members on documentation best practices and regulatory updates (Willingness to Learn and Teach)
• Track and analyze case mix data and resident acuity to guide care planning and fiscal strategies
• Communicate with billing, therapy teams, and external agencies to ensure seamless reimbursement and compliance
• Stay current on CMS guidelines, PDPM, QMs, and survey readiness
• Support Quality Assurance & Performance Improvement (QAPI) efforts through data-informed planning
• Maintain strict confidentiality and always uphold HIPAA standards (Truthful & Caring)

Skills

Nurse license NM

MDS experience

Attention to detail

Analytical mindset

Communication skills

Education

RN License in NM

Tools

MDS software

EHR systems

Job description

Cedar Ridge Inn in Farmington, NM seeks a Part-Time MDS Assistant to support the MDS Coordinator with RAI processes and care planning. This leadership role emphasizes accuracy, compliance, and collaborative practice across nursing, therapy, social services, and administration.

Ideal candidates hold an NM nursing license, with 2+ years of nursing experience and MDS knowledge, ready to improve reimbursement and resident outcomes while modeling our values of care, truthfulness, and excellence.