RN MDS Coordinator: Lead Resident Assessments & Care Plans

White-Oak-Management,-Inc.; Scottsdale Apartments (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Employer-paid life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Short-term disability insurance

PTO accrual from day one

Scholarship opportunities

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

White Oak of Shelby is seeking an experienced MDS Coordinator (RN) to lead the Resident Assessment Instrument process, including MDS assessments, CAAs, and individualized care planning in a regulatory framework.

You’ll collaborate with nursing, therapy, physicians, and an interdisciplinary team to ensure person-centered care while maintaining reimbursement accuracy and compliance. Prior MDS coordination and LTC experience are valued.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in good standing.
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Minimum one year of long-term care experience.
• Previous MDS coordinator experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Medicare PPS, PDPM, and managed care reimbursement.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the interdisciplinary resident assessment and care planning process.
• Complete MDS assessments (admission, readmission, quarterly, annual, significant change, discharge).
• Develop and maintain Care Area Assessments (CAAs) and individualized care plans within regulatory timelines.
• Lead care plan meetings and family conferences; communicate updates with families and the care team.
• Ensure accurate documentation to support assessment and reimbursement requirements (PPS/PDPM).
• Assist with state/federal surveys and ongoing regulatory compliance; educate staff on processes.

Skills

RN licensure

LT care experience

MDS coordination

Regulatory knowledge (MDS/PDPM/PPS)

EMR proficiency

Education

Nursing degree from an accredited program

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

White Oak of Shelby is seeking an experienced MDS Coordinator (RN) to lead the Resident Assessment Instrument process, including MDS assessments, CAAs, and individualized care planning in a regulatory framework.

You’ll collaborate with nursing, therapy, physicians, and an interdisciplinary team to ensure person-centered care while maintaining reimbursement accuracy and compliance. Prior MDS coordination and LTC experience are valued.