RN MDS Coordinator | On-Site Hawaii Senior Living

Priority Dispatch Corp.; East Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 105,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Kahala Nui in Honolulu, HI, seeks a full-time MDS Coordinator to manage the Resident Assessment Instrument process, including MDS assessments, care area assessments, and care plans for residents in the Nursing department.

You will ensure CMS and state regulatory compliance, support accurate reimbursement through documentation and coding, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to promote quality resident care. This is a 100% on-site role with no remote option.

Qualifications

• Current Hawaii RN license in good standing.
• Experience in long-term care, skilled nursing, or rehabilitation services.
• Knowledge of MDS 3.0, RAI process, Medicare, Medicaid, and CMS regulations.
• Strong assessment, analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with electronic health records (EHR) and MDS software systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and complete MDS assessments in accordance with CMS guidelines and required timelines.
• Ensure accurate coding and documentation to support regulatory compliance and reimbursement.
• Develop, review, and update individualized resident care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
• Monitor resident assessment schedules and submit MDS data electronically as required.
• Conduct chart audits and documentation reviews to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Educate nursing staff and other team members on MDS requirements and documentation standards.
• Participate in quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives.
• Communicate with physicians, residents, families, and healthcare team members regarding resident care needs and assessment findings.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

RN License (Hawaii)

Tools

EHR systems

MDS software

Job description

Kahala Nui in Honolulu, HI, seeks a full-time MDS Coordinator to manage the Resident Assessment Instrument process, including MDS assessments, care area assessments, and care plans for residents in the Nursing department.

You will ensure CMS and state regulatory compliance, support accurate reimbursement through documentation and coding, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to promote quality resident care. This is a 100% on-site role with no remote option.