Registered Nurse (RN) - Assessment Coordinator

GHR Healthcare; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stellar benefits

Generous PTO

401k match

Scholarship opportunities

Wellness center

Pool access

Job summary

5 Star Senior Living Community in Maryland is seeking a full-time RN MDS Coordinator to join a not-for-profit, close-knit team. You will develop care plans, coordinate PPS/MDS assessments, and support staff while ensuring regulatory compliance and high resident outcomes.

The role offers stellar benefits, generous PTO, a 401(k) with company match, scholarship opportunities, and access to a wellness center and pool.

Qualifications

• Active and unrestricted Maryland RN license.
• Minimum 2 years of MDS/RN experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility/LTC.
• Preferably 1 year RAC-CT, or RAC-CT preferred not required.
• Proficiency in ICD-10 coding and strong communication with staff.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive care plans based on assessments and input from residents, families, and the interdisciplinary care team.
• Schedule and coordinate PPS/MDS assessments to ensure timely completion and accuracy in all nursing sections.
• Communicate with Therapy leadership and insurance case management partners to optimize reimbursement levels.
• Compile data for insurance updates and manage accurate MDS data entry.
• Identify and document significant changes in resident condition for MDS purposes.
• Ensure documentation supports MDS responses; educate and support staff on documentation requirements.
• Participate in Care Plan meetings as needed and collaborate across disciplines to drive resident outcomes.
• Stay current on state/federal regulations and educate the assessment coordination team on policy updates.
• Participate in QAPI and Systems Improvement initiatives, including performance improvement projects.
• Maintain regulatory compliance, professional interactions, and safety practices; elevate concerns to nursing leadership.

Skills

Maryland RN license

MDS/RAI experience

Leadership

Communication skills

ICD-10 coding experience

MS Office proficiency

Data entry accuracy

Education

RN license Maryland

RAI experience preferred

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Job description

5 Star Senior Living Community

RN - MDS Coordinator

If you are looking for a full-time, permanent RN MDS Coordinator role within a 5 Star, Senior Living smaller community then look no further. This is an amazing opportunity to join a highly reputable, not-for-profit senior living community located on a beautiful campus, where residents are truly known, quality is prioritized, and teams work together. As the RN MDS Coordinator, you will be supported by a collaborative, approachable leadership team, and you’ll have access to excellent benefits and generous PTO — creating a role that’s both professionally rewarding and sustainable long-term.

Schedule:

• Flexible, typical business hours (onsite) M-F, 40 hours/week.
• No micromanaging

Salary/Compensation:

• Competitive Salary + additional bonus opportunities
• Stellar and Industry Leading Benefits!
• Very generous PTO (available at start and not accrued)
• 401k w/ company match
• Scholarship opportunities
• Access to Wellness Center/Pool
• Excellent tenure within organization
• Highly desirable community
• Very little turnover among nursing staff/leadership team.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Active and Unencumbered RN license in state of Maryland
• Minimum of 2 years of MDS / RN experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility/LTC setting.
• 2 years of Long-Term Care experience
• Preferably a minimum of 1 year RAI experience.
• Proficiency in ICD 10 coding experience required.
• Proven leadership/supervisory skills and strong communication with staff, residents, and visitors
• Proficient computer skills for accurate data entry (Microsoft Office preferred)

Essential Functions

• Develop comprehensive care plans based on assessments and input from residents, families, and the interdisciplinary care team.
• Schedule and coordinate PPS/MDS assessments to ensure timely completion and accuracy in all nursing sections.
• Communicate with Therapy leadership and insurance case management partners to help optimize reimbursement levels.
• Compile data for insurance updates and manage accurate MDS data entry.
• Identify and document significant changes in resident condition for MDS purposes.
• Ensure documentation supports MDS responses; educate and support staff on documentation requirements.
• Participate in Care Plan meetings as needed and collaborate across disciplines to drive strong resident outcomes.
• Stay current on state/federal regulations and help educate the assessment coordination team on policy updates.
• Participate in QAPI and Systems Improvement initiatives, including performance improvement projects.
• Maintain regulatory compliance, professional interactions, and safety practices; elevate concerns to nursing leadership appropriately.

Education

• Current RN licensure in state of Maryland
• RAC-CT preferred not required