RN MDS Coordinator: Elevate Care & Compliance

Northeast Regional Medical Center; Kirksville (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeast Regional Medical Center is seeking an MDS Assessment Coordinator - RN to oversee the MDS/RAI process, coordinate care plan conferences, and ensure accurate reporting and regulatory compliance. You will lead nursing and care staff, schedule interdisciplinary meetings, and monitor timelines for MDS submissions.

This role requires RN licensure with 2–4 years of clinical nursing experience and 1–2 years of MDS experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of MDS assessments, RAI processes, and regulatory standards.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills to ensure timely completion of assessments and reporting.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to interact with interdisciplinary teams, residents, families, and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency in using electronic health records (EHR) and MDS-related software.
• Ability to delegate tasks appropriately and provide leadership to nursing and care staff.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the accurate and timely scheduling, completion, and submission of MDS assessments in accordance with state and federal regulations.
• Facilitates interdisciplinary care plan development and updates, ensuring alignment with RAI guidelines and resident needs.
• Transmits MDS data to state systems within required timeframes, maintaining compliance with reporting standards.
• Maintains accurate records and reports for required retention periods, ensuring documentation supports compliance and audit readiness.
• Provides timely updates to private insurance carriers' case managers and other stakeholders as needed.
• Evaluates potential admissions to the Skilled Care Unit, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure appropriate placement.
• Acts on updates from MDS and RAI-related regulatory bulletins to maintain compliance and operational effectiveness.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Skills

MDS knowledge

EHR proficiency

Interdisciplinary communication

Leadership

Job description

Northeast Regional Medical Center is seeking an MDS Assessment Coordinator - RN to oversee the MDS/RAI process, coordinate care plan conferences, and ensure accurate reporting and regulatory compliance. You will lead nursing and care staff, schedule interdisciplinary meetings, and monitor timelines for MDS submissions.

This role requires RN licensure with 2–4 years of clinical nursing experience and 1–2 years of MDS experience preferred.