RN MDS Coordinator: Lead Care Plans & Compliance

Ava Nursing and Rehab Center; Curwensville (Clearfield County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ava Nursing and Rehab Center in Curwensville, PA is seeking an experienced RN MDS Coordinator to lead the Resident Assessment Instrument process. You will ensure timely, accurate MDS assessments and support compliance with federal and Pennsylvania regulations.

You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to develop care plans, perform audits, and provide staff education on MDS workflows. If you know RAI, PDPM, and CMS guidelines, you’ll help maintain high-quality resident care.

Qualifications

• RN license in PA required.
• Minimum 2 years in skilled nursing/long-term care.
• Prior MDS Coordinator experience required.
• Strong knowledge of RAI, PDPM, CMS guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and complete MDS assessments per federal/state guidelines.
• Submit MDS assessments to regulatory agencies timely and accurately.
• Develop and update resident care plans based on assessments.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to ensure quality care.
• Ensure CMS and PA State compliance; participate in care plan meetings.
• Conduct audits for documentation accuracy and compliance.
• Educate staff on MDS processes and documentation.

Skills

RN license (PA)

2+ years long-term care

MDS coordination experience

RAI process knowledge

PDPM knowledge

CMS guidelines knowledge

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Teamwork (multidisciplinary)

Job description

Ava Nursing and Rehab Center in Curwensville, PA is seeking an experienced RN MDS Coordinator to lead the Resident Assessment Instrument process. You will ensure timely, accurate MDS assessments and support compliance with federal and Pennsylvania regulations.

You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to develop care plans, perform audits, and provide staff education on MDS workflows. If you know RAI, PDPM, and CMS guidelines, you’ll help maintain high-quality resident care.