RN MDS Coordinator: Drive Accurate Assessments & Care Plans

Life Care Centers of America; Yuma (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Care Centers of America in Yuma, AZ is seeking a Full Time RN MDS Coordinator to ensure accurate and timely documentation, coordinating interdisciplinary assessments and care plans in line with CMS RAI regulations.

This role requires RN licensure, a nursing degree, geriatric experience, and CPR certification. You will report to the Director of Nursing and collaborate across teams to support resident care and compliance.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited college or university.
• Currently licensed/registered in applicable State. Must maintain an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing throughout employment.
• Two (2) years’ nursing experience. Geriatric nursing experience preferred.
• CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and assist with completion and submission of interdisciplinary, accurate, and timely MDS Assessments, CCAs, and Care Plans according to CMS RAI Manual Regulations
• Report any changes in a patient’s condition identified by the MDS Assessment to the DON
• Provide education to direct care associates regarding updates or changes to CMS RAI Manual or Skilled Nursing Facility Regulations that impact documentation
• Assist with review of the Interdisciplinary Comprehensive Care Plan
• Review Final Validation Reports and attest that all assessments have been completed and accepted into the CMS QIES system prior to billing and notify the Business Office when assessments are not ready to bill
• Review CMS Reports to identify assessments completed or submitted late and develop systems and processes to prevent reoccurrence
• Attend and participate in the Daily PPS Meeting, Monthly Triple Check, and other meetings upon request
• Perform functions of a staff nurse as required
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
• Assist in the evacuation of patients
• Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
• Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
• Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
• Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours
• Read, write, speak, and understand the English language

Education

Nursing degree

RN license in good standing

Geriatric nursing experience

CPR certification

Job description

Life Care Centers of America in Yuma, AZ is seeking a Full Time RN MDS Coordinator to ensure accurate and timely documentation, coordinating interdisciplinary assessments and care plans in line with CMS RAI regulations.

This role requires RN licensure, a nursing degree, geriatric experience, and CPR certification. You will report to the Director of Nursing and collaborate across teams to support resident care and compliance.