Registered Nurse MDS (Minimum Data Set) Coordinator FT

Linden Place Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid training and CEU

Career advancement opportunities

Supportive clinical leadership

Job summary

Linden Place Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation is seeking an experienced RN MDS Coordinator to join our Clinical Leadership Team in Greensboro, NC. This full-time role focuses on coordinating the RAI process, developing care plans, and ensuring regulatory compliance to support quality resident outcomes.

The ideal candidate will hold an NC RN license, have 3+ years of clinical nursing experience, and preferably prior MDS coordination experience, with strong knowledge of MDS/RAI, PDPM, and

Qualifications

• Active North Carolina RN license.
• Minimum of 3 years clinical nursing experience, preferably in skilled nursing.
• Prior MDS Coordinator experience strongly preferred.
• Current CPR certification.
• Working knowledge of MDS/RAI processes, Medicare regulations, PDPM, and care planning.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee the RAI/MDS process and CAAs.
• Develop individualized care plans.
• Ensure MDS assessments are accurate and timely for regulatory timeframes.

Skills

RN license NC

3 years nursing experience

CPR certification

MDS/RAI knowledge

Medicare regulations knowledge

PDPM knowledge

Care planning proficiency

Education

Nursing licensure in NC

Job description

RN MDS Coordinator - Full-Time

Join the Clinical Leadership Team at Linden Place Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation

Linden Place Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Registered Nurse (RN) MDS Coordinator to join our clinical leadership team. This is a full-time opportunity for an RN who is passionate about quality care, accurate clinical documentation, regulatory compliance, and positive resident outcomes.

As the RN MDS Coordinator, you will play a key role in coordinating the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process, developing individualized care plans, supporting accurate reimbursement, and ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations. You will work closely with our interdisciplinary team to ensure residents receive comprehensive, individualized care.

If you have strong clinical and organizational skills and a passion for skilled nursing, we'd love to hear from you!

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) retirement plan

• Voluntary supplemental benefits

• Paid training and continuing education

• Professional growth and career advancement opportunities

• Supportive clinical leadership team

• Full-time schedule with a consistent work environment

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process, including MDS assessments, Care Area Assessments (CAAs), and individualized care plans

• Ensure MDS assessments are completed accurately and within required regulatory timeframes

• Maintain and communicate the MDS assessment schedule for all applicable payer sources

• Collaborate with nursing, therapy, dietary, social services, activities, and other interdisciplinary team members

• Participate in daily PPS meetings, weekly Medicare reviews, and month-end reimbursement and compliance activities

• Gather and validate assessment information through resident interviews, clinical observations, medical record reviews, and collaboration with department leaders

• Ensure supporting interdisciplinary documentation is accurate, complete, and timely

• Monitor clinical documentation to support quality measures, reimbursement, and regulatory compliance

• Assist with medical record audits and quality improvement initiatives

• Provide education and guidance to staff regarding MDS documentation, care planning, and related requirements

• Stay current with CMS regulations, RAI requirements, PDPM guidelines, and reimbursement practices

• Promote resident-centered care and support positive clinical outcomes

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of North Carolina

• Minimum of three (3) years of clinical nursing experience, preferably in skilled nursing or long-term care

• Previous MDS Coordinator experience strongly preferred

• Current CPR certification

• Working knowledge of MDS/RAI processes, Medicare regulations, PDPM, and care planning

• Strong organizational, analytical, and time-management skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work effectively with residents, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy and compliance

• Passion for providing high-quality, resident-centered care

Make an Impact at Linden Place

Join Linden Place Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation and become an integral part of a team dedicated to providing exceptional care to our residents. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced RN to take on a key role in clinical quality, care planning, and resident outcomes.