RN MDS Coordinator: Lead Care Plans & Compliance

Lakeside Health and Rehabilitation; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Paid Time Off

401(k) Retirement Plan

Flexible Daily Pay

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Wellness Program

Career & Educational Development

Comprehensive Onboarding & PD

Job summary

Lakeside Health & Rehab in Richmond, VA, is seeking an experienced RN MDS Coordinator to join our clinical leadership team. This role focuses on accurate assessments, comprehensive documentation, and ensuring PDPM reimbursement supports high-quality resident care.

As MDS Coordinator, you will lead the MDS process, coordinate with nursing, therapy, social services, and dietary staff, and stay current with CMS and RAI requirements.

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse license in Virginia is REQUIRED.
• MDS experience strongly preferred.
• Experience in skilled nursing/long-term care is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of MDS/RAI guidelines and CMS requirements.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Complete accurate MDS assessments per RAI and CMS guidelines.
• Coordinate MDS process and ensure timely completion.
• Lead interdisciplinary care planning.
• Review documentation to support coding and PDPM reimbursement.
• Collaborate with nursing, therapy, social services, dietary, and more.
• Monitor quality measures and support quality improvement.
• Educate staff on best practices and documentation.
• Ensure care plans reflect residents' needs and conditions.
• Stay current on regulatory requirements and survey readiness.

Skills

RN license (VA)

MDS experience

PDPM knowledge

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Attention to detail

Job description

Lakeside Health & Rehab in Richmond, VA, is seeking an experienced RN MDS Coordinator to join our clinical leadership team. This role focuses on accurate assessments, comprehensive documentation, and ensuring PDPM reimbursement supports high-quality resident care.

As MDS Coordinator, you will lead the MDS process, coordinate with nursing, therapy, social services, and dietary staff, and stay current with CMS and RAI requirements.