RN MDS Coordinator: Impactful Compliance & Reimbursement

Northgate Health and Rehabilitation Center; Bessemer (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k)

Employee assistance program

Career advancement opportunities

Continuing education and professional

Supportive leadership team

Job summary

Northgate Health & Rehabilitation Center in Bessemer, AL is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to serve as MDS Coordinator. The role focuses on coordinating and completing MDS/RAI processes, ensuring regulatory compliance, and optimizing clinical reimbursement.

You will work with nursing leadership, therapy, physicians, and the interdisciplinary team to ensure accurate documentation and survey readiness while supporting staff through education on MDS requirements.

Qualifications

• Active Alabama RN license required.
• Experience as MDS Coordinator or MDS RN preferred.
• Experience in skilled nursing/long-term care.
• Knowledge of MDS 3.0, RAI, PDPM, and CMS regulations.
• Strong assessment and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and complete MDS assessments in accordance with CMS guidelines and federal and state regulations.
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process.
• Develop, coordinate, and participate in interdisciplinary care plan meetings.
• Review resident documentation to ensure accuracy, compliance, and appropriate clinical reimbursement.
• Collaborate with nursing, therapy, social services, dietary, and other departments to ensure comprehensive resident assessments.
• Monitor Medicare, managed care, and reimbursement documentation.
• Maintain survey readiness and support compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Educate nursing staff regarding MDS documentation and assessment requirements.
• Monitor quality measures and participate in quality improvement initiatives.
• Assist with additional clinical responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

MDS knowledge

RAI process

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional collab

Documentation

Alabama RN license

Education

Alabama RN license

Job description

Northgate Health & Rehabilitation Center in Bessemer, AL is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to serve as MDS Coordinator. The role focuses on coordinating and completing MDS/RAI processes, ensuring regulatory compliance, and optimizing clinical reimbursement.

You will work with nursing leadership, therapy, physicians, and the interdisciplinary team to ensure accurate documentation and survey readiness while supporting staff through education on MDS requirements.