RN MDS Coordinator: Lead Care Quality & Compliance

Senior Living Communities, LLC; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellmore of Daniel Island is seeking a full-time MDS Coordinator (RN) to lead the development and oversight of MDS documentation, care plans, and compliant coding for residents. The role partners with clinical staff to optimize reimbursement, ensures timely certifications, and supports ongoing performance improvement in a collaborative, team-based environment.

RN license required; RNAC certification offered after 6 months of employment.

Qualifications

• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse.
• Four-year college or university degree desired.
• Two years’ experience in a similar healthcare position preferred.
• Understanding of diagnosis coding.
• Remain in good standing with all Nurse Practice Act standards.
• Training in Medical Records regulations desired.
• Knowledge of prescription drugs, therapy practices and bio-psycho-social sciences.
• Ability to read, write, speak English fluently.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates with clinical staff for proper documentation and care.
• Researches pertinent medical information/diagnoses for optimal reimbursement.
• Meet regulations for timely certifications/re-certifications, and signing of all orders.
• Meet all requirements in working with Managed Care organizations.
• Daily meetings with therapy and line staff on progress of skilled residents.
• Monitors Nursing skilled documentation and provides continued education as needed.
• Participates in the development and implementation of the resident assessment process, following the Minimum Data Set requirements of Federal, State and local regulations in accordance with Senior Living Communities/Wellmore policies and procedures.
• Responsible for proper ADL Documentation and continued education/training.
• Audits and analyzes the MDS documents for accuracy and appropriate completion dates.
• Timely submissions of all MDS’s.
• Oversees and schedules resident care planning meetings.
• Assistance on floor and on-call/manager on duty as needed.
• Participates in and attend all required in-service training and education sessions as scheduled.

Skills

Clinical documentation

MDS coordination

Communication skills

English fluency

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) license

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Job description

Wellmore of Daniel Island is seeking a full-time MDS Coordinator (RN) to lead the development and oversight of MDS documentation, care plans, and compliant coding for residents. The role partners with clinical staff to optimize reimbursement, ensures timely certifications, and supports ongoing performance improvement in a collaborative, team-based environment.

RN license required; RNAC certification offered after 6 months of employment.