RN/LPN MDS Coordinator — $10K Sign-On & Growth

Willow Ridge of NC; Shelby (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Competitive pay

Benefits package

Same-Day Pay

PTO

Life and disability coverage

Education assistance

Career growth

Collaborative team

Great Place to Work

Job summary

Willow Ridge Rehabilitation & Living Center in Rutherfordton, NC is seeking an experienced RN/LPN MDS Coordinator to own the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process, ensure timely MDS assessments, and support individualized care planning, regulatory compliance, and reimbursement accuracy.

This full-time role offers strong clinical leadership support, a collaborative interdisciplinary team with nursing, therapy and leadership, a $10,000 sign-on bonus, and opportunities for professional

Qualifications

• Active and unrestricted RN or LPN license.
• Minimum of 2 years of MDS experience in long-term care or skilled nursing.
• Strong knowledge of the MDS and RAI process.
• Experience with care planning and clinical documentation.
• Knowledge of Medicare reimbursement and applicable long-term care regulations.
• RAC-CT certification preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple deadlines and priorities.
• Team-oriented approach with a strong commitment to quality resident care.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and ensure timely and accurate completion of MDS assessments.
• Oversee the RAI process and maintain compliance with applicable requirements.
• Review clinical documentation for accuracy, completion, and regulatory compliance.
• Manage MDS transmissions and validate required submissions.
• Coordinate and participate in interdisciplinary care planning.
• Monitor Quality Measures (QM) and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborate closely with nursing, therapy, providers, and facility leadership.
• Ensure resident care plans reflect individual needs, goals, and services.
• Support accurate reimbursement through proper assessment and documentation practices.
• Maintain required MDS documentation and meet established deadlines.

Skills

MDS expertise

RAI process

Care planning

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Leadership

Education

RN or LPN license

Job description

Willow Ridge Rehabilitation & Living Center in Rutherfordton, NC is seeking an experienced RN/LPN MDS Coordinator to own the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process, ensure timely MDS assessments, and support individualized care planning, regulatory compliance, and reimbursement accuracy.

This full-time role offers strong clinical leadership support, a collaborative interdisciplinary team with nursing, therapy and leadership, a $10,000 sign-on bonus, and opportunities for professional