RN MDS Coordinator

Barren County Nursing and Rehabilitation; Glasgow (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Barren County Nursing and Rehabilitation seeks an RN MDS Coordinator to join our clinical leadership team. You will oversee MDS assessments, ensure accurate coding and compliant documentation, and coordinate with nursing, therapy, and business office to optimize care plans and reimbursement.

The ideal candidate has strong attention to detail, excellent collaboration skills, and a commitment to high-quality resident care.

Qualifications

• RN with strong knowledge of MDS/RAI processes, PDPM guidelines, and CMS updates.
• Ability to read and interpret clinical documentation accurately.
• Strong communication and collaboration across interdisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and monitor the timely completion and submission of all MDS assessments, ensuring deadlines are met.
• Collaborate with nursing and therapy leadership to ensure accurate PDPM coding and capture of clinical conditions.
• Track Medicare/Medicaid assessment schedules and triggers to avoid missed assessments.
• Lead care plan meetings with individualized goals, interventions, and measurable outcomes.
• Validate supporting documentation for all coded sections reflecting observations and resident status.
• Work with Business Office to align MDS data with reimbursement and claims processes.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of RAI guidelines, PDPM regulations, and CMS updates; train staff as needed.
• Review therapy documentation to ensure consistency between therapy minutes, functional scores, and MDS coding.
• Identify trends in documentation and develop corrective action plans with nurse managers.
• Participate in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) initiatives and support outcome-driven improvements.
• Assist in monitoring resident outcomes and quality indicators, adjusting interventions as needed.

Skills

MDS coordination

Attention to detail

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) license

Job description

Barren County Nursing and Rehabilitation is seeking an RN MDS Coordinator!

We are seeking a detail-oriented, highly organized, and compassionate RN MDS Coordinator to join our dedicated clinical leadership team. This is an exciting opportunity for a nurse who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about ensuring accurate assessments, strong care planning, and optimal outcomes for our residents. As our MDS Coordinator, you will play a key role in shaping the quality of care by overseeing the assessment process, coordinating interdisciplinary team involvement, and ensuring compliance with all state and federal guidelines.

At Barren County Nursing and Rehabilitation, we take pride in maintaining a supportive, professional, and resident-focused environment where nurses are valued for their expertise and contributions. You’ll work closely with leadership, therapy, and nursing teams to ensure precise documentation, timely submissions, effective care plan development, and strong communication across all departments.

If you are an RN who excels in clinical assessment, enjoys problem-solving, and is committed to delivering accuracy and excellence, we would be excited to welcome you to our team at Barren County.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and monitor the timely completion and submission of all MDS assessments, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and facility-established deadlines.

• Collaborate with nursing and therapy leadership to ensure accurate PDPM coding and appropriate capture of clinical conditions, functional abilities, and skilled needs.

• Track and monitor Medicare and Medicaid assessment schedules, significant changes in condition, and required assessment triggers to ensure no missed or late assessments.

• Lead and participate in care plan meetings, ensuring individualized goals, interventions, and measurable outcomes are appropriately developed and updated.

• Validate supporting documentation for all coded sections of the MDS, ensuring it accurately reflects clinical observations, assessments, and resident status.

• Work closely with the Business Office and Billing teams to ensure MDS data aligns with reimbursement requirements and supports accurate claims processing.

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of RAI guidelines, PDPM regulations, and CMS updates; communicate changes and provide training to clinical staff as needed.

• Review therapy documentation and collaborate with rehab leadership to ensure consistency between therapy minutes, functional scores, and overall MDS coding.

• Identify trends or patterns in documentation inconsistencies and develop corrective action plans in partnership with nurse managers and department heads.

• Participate in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) initiatives by reporting findings, contributing recommendations, and supporting outcome-driven improvements.

• Assist in monitoring resident outcomes, quality indicators, and care plan effectiveness, ensuring interventions are adjusted as needed to support resident progress.

• Serve as a resource for audit readiness by maintaining organized assessment records, up-to-date competencies, and accurate documentation to support survey compliance.

Requirements:

• No prior MDS experience required

• Current, active RN license in good standing.

• Long-term care experience preferred, with strong understanding of resident care and clinical workflows.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to interpret clinical documentation accurately.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with interdisciplinary team members.

• Ability to manage deadlines, prioritize tasks, and maintain organized, compliant documentation.

• Willingness to learn MDS/RAI processes, PDPM guidelines, and regulatory requirements.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Facility is an equal opportunity employer. The Facility does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or any other characteristic(s) protected by federal, state, and local laws. The Facility will also make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities should a request for an accommodation be made. A key part of this policy is to provide equal employment opportunity regarding all terms and conditions of employment and in all aspects of a person\'s relationship with the Facility including recruitment, hiring, promotions, upgrading positions, conditions of employment, compensation, training, benefits, transfers, discipline, and termination of employment.