RN MDS Coordinator

Lakeside Health & Rehabilitation; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Generous Paid Time Off

401(k) Plan

Flexible Daily Pay

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Wellness Program

Career & Educational Development

Onboarding & Professional Development

Supportive Team Environment

Job summary

Lakeside Health & Rehab in Richmond, VA is seeking an experienced RN MDS Coordinator to join our clinical leadership team. This role emphasizes accurate assessments, strong documentation, regulatory compliance, and interdisciplinary collaboration for high-quality resident care.

The RN MDS Coordinator will connect clinical care, documentation, quality outcomes, and reimbursement, ensuring individualized resident care plans and ongoing compliance. An active RN license in Virginia is required.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Virginia – REQUIRED.
• MDS experience strongly preferred.
• Skilled nursing/long-term care experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of MDS, RAI guidelines, PDPM, and care planning.
• Knowledge of CMS requirements and skilled nursing documentation practices.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong clinical assessment and critical-thinking abilities.
• Ability to effectively collaborate with clinical and interdisciplinary teams.
• MDS/RAI certification preferred or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Complete accurate and timely MDS assessments in line with RAI and CMS guidelines.
• Coordinate the MDS process and ensure assessments within required timeframes.
• Lead and participate in interdisciplinary care planning.
• Review clinical documentation to support accurate coding and PDPM reimbursement.
• Collaborate with nursing, therapy, social services, dietary, and other departments.
• Monitor quality measures and support facility quality improvement initiatives.
• Identify documentation opportunities and educate nursing staff on best practices.
• Ensure resident care plans reflect individual needs, goals, and clinical conditions.
• Stay current on MDS, RAI, CMS, and regulatory requirements.
• Support survey readiness and ongoing regulatory compliance.

Skills

RN License Virginia

MDS Experience

MDS/RAI knowledge

PDPM knowledge

Care planning

Regulatory compliance

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Detail oriented

Job description

Now Hiring: RN MDS Coordinator!

Lakeside Health & Rehab | Richmond, VA
Full-Time | Day Shift
Registered Nurse (RN) Required

Are you an experienced Registered Nurse with a strong eye for detail and a passion for ensuring accurate, high-quality resident care?

Lakeside Health & Rehab is seeking an RN MDS Coordinator to join our clinical leadership team! This is an excellent opportunity for an RN who understands the importance of accurate assessments, strong documentation, regulatory compliance, and interdisciplinary collaboration in a skilled nursing environment.

As our RN MDS Coordinator, you’ll play an essential role in connecting clinical care, documentation, quality outcomes, and reimbursement—all while helping ensure our residents receive the individualized care they deserve.

What You'll Do

• Complete accurate and timely MDS assessments in accordance with RAI and CMS guidelines

• Coordinate the MDS process and ensure assessments are completed within required timeframes

• Lead and participate in interdisciplinary care planning

• Review clinical documentation to support accurate coding and PDPM reimbursement

• Collaborate with nursing, therapy, social services, dietary, and other departments

• Monitor quality measures and support facility quality improvement initiatives

• Identify documentation opportunities and educate nursing staff on best practices

• Ensure resident care plans accurately reflect individual needs, goals, and clinical conditions

• Stay current on MDS, RAI, CMS, and regulatory requirements

• Support survey readiness and ongoing regulatory compliance

What We're Looking For

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Virginia – REQUIRED

• Previous MDS experience strongly preferred

• Skilled nursing/long-term care experience preferred

• Strong understanding of MDS, RAI guidelines, PDPM, and care planning

• Knowledge of CMS requirements and skilled nursing documentation practices

• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills

• Strong clinical assessment and critical-thinking abilities

• Ability to effectively collaborate with clinical and interdisciplinary teams

• MDS/RAI certification preferred or willingness to obtain

Why Join Lakeside Health & Rehab?

We understand how important an experienced MDS professional is to the success of a skilled nursing facility. You'll join a team that values your clinical expertise, attention to detail, and impact on resident outcomes.

Exciting Benefits Await You

• Competitive Compensation: Your RN experience and MDS expertise deserve to be recognized.

• Generous Paid Time Off: Take time to recharge and prioritize your well-being.

• 401(k) Retirement Plan: Plan confidently for your financial future.

• Flexible Daily Pay: Access your earned wages when you need them.

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, dental, vision, disability, and additional benefit options.

• Wellness Program: Resources designed to support your overall well-being.

• Career & Educational Development: Continue building your clinical and leadership expertise.

• Comprehensive Onboarding & Professional Development: Programs designed to help you succeed and continue growing in your career.

• Supportive Team Environment: Work alongside professionals committed to quality care, collaboration, and excellence.

Make a meaningful impact on resident care—one assessment, one care plan, and one resident at a time.

Lakeside Health & Rehab is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, or promotion based on race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

We proudly support and encourage individuals with military experience—including active-duty service members, veterans, reservists, National Guard members, and military spouses—to apply for our career opportunities.