RN MDS Coordinator - Care Plans & Compliance Expert

Lebanon Rehabilitation; Medford (OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cascadia Healthcare is seeking an MDS Coordinator (RN) for our facility in Medford, Oregon. The role ensures timely, accurate MDS assessments and care plans in line with Federal and State guidelines, coordinating with families and the care team.

The position requires an active RN license, familiarity with CMS MDS guidelines, and experience in long-term care. Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, documentation accuracy, and quality metrics oversight are essential.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of CMS guidelines for MDS.
• Ability to implement Nursing department programs and policies.
• Knowledge of nursing laws and guidelines for long-term care facilities.
• Proven leadership and supervisory capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage MDS assessments per CMS guidelines.
• Coordinate, record, update, and monitor all MDS.
• Participate in clinical meetings and family conferences.
• Collect and report data on resident encounters and issues.
• Coordinate communication among residents, families, staff and payors.
• Develop timely resident assessments and plans of care.
• Apply MDS/PPS rules using Utilization Guidelines.
• Understand RUG IV, PPS, and state case mix.
• Ensure MDS and RUGs are accurate and compliant.
• Support staff education on documentation.

Skills

CMS guidelines for MDS

Leadership

CPR certification

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

RN program graduate

Job description

Cascadia Healthcare is seeking an MDS Coordinator (RN) for our facility in Medford, Oregon. The role ensures timely, accurate MDS assessments and care plans in line with Federal and State guidelines, coordinating with families and the care team.

The position requires an active RN license, familiarity with CMS MDS guidelines, and experience in long-term care. Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, documentation accuracy, and quality metrics oversight are essential.