RN MDS Coordinator — On-Site Impact in Care Planning

Greenwood-Center-For-Nursing-and-Rehab; Hometown (PA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Telemedicine

401(k)

Job summary

Greenwood Center for Nursing and Rehab in Tamaqua, PA, seeks an experienced Registered Nurse Assessment Coordinator (RN MDS Coordinator) to oversee the resident assessment process and ensure timely MDS, CAA, and care planning in full compliance with state and federal regulations.

The role requires experience with MDS 3.0 and RAI processes, strong organizational and communication skills, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team to promote quality resident outcomes.

Qualifications

• Current, active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
• Minimum of one year of MDS Coordinator or RN Assessment Coordinator experience in a skilled nursing or long-term care setting
• Thorough understanding of MDS 3.0, the RAI process, Medicare, Medicaid, and CMS regulations
• Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team while managing multiple priorities

Responsibilities

• Complete resident assessments on admission, quarterly, annually, with significant changes in condition, following hospital returns, and as otherwise required
• Accurately assess, observe, and document changes in resident condition while communicating findings to the interdisciplinary team
• Ensure timely completion of MDS assessments, Care Area Assessments (CAA), and comprehensive care plans
• Coordinate the interdisciplinary assessment process with Nursing, Social Services, Activities, Dietary, Rehabilitation, and other departments
• Develop, update, and maintain individualized resident care plans based on assessment findings
• Prepare and maintain MDS schedules to ensure all assessment deadlines are met
• Submit MDS transmissions to the state in accordance with regulatory requirements and maintain accurate documentation and transmission records
• Monitor assessment accuracy and compliance with Medicare, Medicaid, and CMS guidelines
• Assist with regulatory surveys, audits, quality measures, and reimbursement optimization initiatives
• Collaborate with facility leadership to promote quality resident outcomes and regulatory compliance

Skills

RN license (PA)

MDS coordinator experience

MDS 3.0 knowledge

RAI process knowledge

Medicare/Medicaid/CMS regs knowledge

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Time management

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Job description

Greenwood Center for Nursing and Rehab in Tamaqua, PA, seeks an experienced Registered Nurse Assessment Coordinator (RN MDS Coordinator) to oversee the resident assessment process and ensure timely MDS, CAA, and care planning in full compliance with state and federal regulations.

The role requires experience with MDS 3.0 and RAI processes, strong organizational and communication skills, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team to promote quality resident outcomes.