RN MDS Coordinator Gaffney, SC · Full-time

Brookview; Gaffney (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Brookview is seeking an MDS Coordinator to ensure the clinical picture on paper matches bedside care in our skilled nursing setting. The role drives accurate reimbursement, regulatory standing, and care plans tailored to each resident.

You will partner with nursing, therapy, dietary, and social services to compile a complete resident picture, complete and transmit MDS assessments on time, and support PDPM classification accuracy.

Qualifications

• Current, unencumbered South Carolina RN license (or compact privileges).
• Experience with the MDS 3.0 assessment process in a skilled nursing facility.
• Familiarity with PDPM, care planning, and CMS submission requirements.
• RAC-CT certification preferred, or willingness to obtain.
• Strong attention to detail and comfort with clinical software.

Responsibilities

• Complete and transmit MDS assessments within required timeframes.
• Coordinate the interdisciplinary care plan process and conferences.
• Audit supporting documentation for accuracy and completeness.
• Track the assessment calendar and prevent late or missed submissions.
• Partner with therapy and nursing on PDPM classification accuracy.
• Support survey readiness and respond to documentation queries.

Skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Attention to detail

PDPM knowledge

MDS process familiarity

Tools

Clinical software

Job description

The MDS Coordinator makes sure the clinical picture on paper matches the care happening at the bedside. Accurate assessments drive appropriate reimbursement, regulatory standing, and — most importantly — care plans that genuinely fit each resident.

You will work closely with nursing, therapy, dietary, and social services to gather the full picture of every resident on your schedule.

What you'll do

• Complete and transmit MDS assessments within required timeframes
• Coordinate the interdisciplinary care plan process and conferences
• Audit supporting documentation for accuracy and completeness
• Track the assessment calendar and prevent late or missed submissions
• Partner with therapy and nursing on PDPM classification accuracy
• Support survey readiness and respond to documentation queries

What we're looking for

• Current, unencumbered South Carolina RN license (or compact privileges)
• Experience with the MDS 3.0 assessment process in a skilled nursing facility
• Familiarity with PDPM, care planning, and CMS submission requirements
• RAC-CT certification preferred, or willingness to obtain
• Strong attention to detail and comfort with clinical software