RN MDS Coordinator

Garden Valley Retirement Village, LLC; Garden City (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid sick leave and vacation

Paid holidays

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Employee Discount Program

Mentorship and growth opportunities

AAPACN resources and education access

Paycheck advances

Life insurance

Job summary

Garden Valley Retirement Village, LLC in Garden City, KS is seeking an RN MDS Coordinator to lead accurate resident assessments and care planning in a SNF/LTC setting. You will collaborate with nursing, therapy, social services, and dietary teams to ensure MDS and care plans reflect residents’ needs and regulatory requirements.

The role emphasizes timely assessment completion, interdisciplinary teamwork, and ongoing guidance to nursing staff on documentation.

Qualifications

• Current Kansas RN license in good standing.
• Experience in long-term care or skilled nursing.
• MDS and care-planning experience required.
• Knowledge of RAI guidelines and PDPM; Medicare requirements.
• Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
• Able to work effectively with an interdisciplinary team and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Complete and coordinate MDS assessments accurately and timely.
• Develop, review, and update resident care plans.
• Coordinate care-plan meetings with residents, families, and team.
• Monitor documentation to support resident needs and reimbursement.
• Review clinical records for accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Track Medicare and managed-care residents; manage scheduling/docs.
• Participate in utilization review, quality improvement, and compliance.
• Educate nursing staff on documentation requirements and changes.

Skills

RN license

LTC experience

MDS & care planning

RAI guidelines knowledge

PDPM understanding

Medicare requirements

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Organization & time management

Deadline-driven

Communication skills

Job description

Description

We’re Certified as a GREAT PLACE TO WORK!

LEAD QUALITY. IMPACT CARE.

Put your MDS expertise to work in a supportive SNF/LTC environment where accurate assessments help drive better outcomes for our residents.

At Garden City, we believe in creating a workplace where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to make a difference every day. Join our team and discover how rewarding your career can be!

Now Hiring: RN MDS Coordinator

About the Role:

The MDS Nurse coordinates and completes accurate, timely resident assessments in accordance with federal and state regulations. This position works closely with nursing, therapy, social services, dietary, and other members of the interdisciplinary team to ensure each resident’s needs, services, and clinical conditions are accurately reflected in the MDS and care plan.

Benefits We Offer:

• Competitive pay
• Paycheck advances
• Paid sick leave and vacation
• Paid holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health and Dependent Care FSA
• Company-paid basic life insurance
• Voluntary life, AD&D, short-term disability, critical care, and accident insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) plan
• Employee Discount Program
• Paid mentorship and professional-growth opportunities
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• All employees have full access to American Association of Post-Acute Care Nursing (AAPACN) resources, including continuing education, certifications, live webinars, and professional development opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Complete and coordinate MDS assessments accurately and within required timelines
• Develop, review, and update individualized resident care plans
• Coordinate care-plan meetings with residents, families, and the interdisciplinary team
• Monitor documentation to support resident needs, services provided, and reimbursement
• Review clinical records for accuracy, completeness, and regulatory compliance
• Track Medicare and managed-care residents, including assessment schedules and required documentation
• Participate in utilization review, Triple Check, quality improvement, and compliance activities
• Educate nursing staff regarding documentation requirements and changes in resident conditions
• Communicate effectively with physicians, nursing leadership, therapy, residents, and families
• Assist with audits, surveys, and other regulatory reviews
• Maintain current knowledge of MDS, RAI, PDPM, Medicare, Medicaid, and applicable regulations

Requirements

• Current Kansas RN license in good standing
• Long-term care or skilled nursing experience
• MDS and care-planning experience
• Knowledge of RAI guidelines, PDPM, and Medicare requirements
• Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills
• Ability to meet deadlines and work effectively with an interdisciplinary team

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.