RN MDS Coordinator (RNAC)

Holy Family Senior Living; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Holy Family Senior Living in Bethlehem, PA is seeking an RN MDS Coordinator (RNAC) to manage RAI/MDS assessments and care plans, coordinating with the IDT to ensure timely, accurate documentation and optimal resident outcomes.

The role requires PA RN licensure eligibility, 1 year in long-term care, and familiarity with MDS/RAI, PPS, Case Mix, and PDPM. Join a compassionate team dedicated to resident-centered care.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) eligible for licensure in Pennsylvania.
• Knowledge of MDS/RAI requirements and care plans.
• Experience with PPS, State Case Mix and PDPM.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Complete and coordinate the RAI/MDS assessment process for assigned residents, ensuring accuracy and timely submission.
• Develop comprehensive resident care plans at admission and with changes to improve outcomes.
• Coordinate with the IDT and lead MDS-related meetings and documentation.
• Monitor and audit clinical documentation for regulatory compliance and proper coding.
• Support reimbursement by ensuring correct MDS coding, diagnoses, and PDPM data.
• Maintain knowledge of MDS/RAI requirements and prepare updates for insurers.

Skills

MDS knowledge

PDPM knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Education

PA RN licensure eligibility

2-year college degree preferred

RAC certification preferred

Job description

RN MDS Coordinator (RNAC)

Full Time | Day Shift| Monday - Friday

Pay: Up to $41/hour

Holy Family Senior Living is seeking compassionate and dependable RN MDS Coordinator (RNAC) to join our team in Bethlehem, PA. At Holy Family, we care like family.

What You'll Do as an RN MDS Coordinator (RNAC):

• Complete and coordinate the RAI/MDS assessment process for assigned residents, ensuring assessments, MDS documentation, CAAs, and related information are accurate, complete, and submitted within required timeframes.
• Develop comprehensive, individualized resident care plans upon admission, annually, and following significant changes, with a focus on achieving the best possible resident outcomes.
• Coordinate with the interdisciplinary team (IDT) by conducting resident and staff interviews, communicating assessment schedules, monitoring required documentation, and leading care plan or MDS-related meetings as assigned.
• Monitor and audit clinical documentation to ensure accuracy, timeliness, regulatory compliance, and proper coding, including required nursing documentation and 7-day look-back information.
• Support accurate reimbursement and case-mix determination by ensuring appropriate MDS coding, diagnoses, ancillary usage, and Section GG information used to determine PDPM and other applicable reimbursement levels.
• Maintain current knowledge of MDS/RAI requirements and regulations, participate in ongoing education, and prepare resident status updates and other required information for insurance providers.

RN MDS Coordinator (RNAC) Qualifications:

• Registered Nurse (RN) eligible for licensure in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
• 2-year college degree preferred
• Resident Assessment Coordinator certification preferred
• At least 1 year of experience in long-term care
• Knowledge of the MDS and Care Plan process
• Knowledge of PPS, State Case Mix, and PDPM
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Why Holy Family Senior Living?

• Meaningful work that makes a difference in residents' lives every day
• A compassionate, family-centered workplace

About Holy Family Senior Living

Located on a beautiful 20-acre campus in Bethlehem, PA, Holy Family Senior Living has served older adults and their families since 1882. As a ministry of the Diocese of Allentown, we provide a continuum of services that includes independent living, personal care, respite care, short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and long-term care.

Our home-like model of care honors each resident's sacred dignity and independence while supporting their physical, emotional, social, and spiritual well-being.

Catholic at Heart. Welcoming to All. Trusted Care Since 1882.

EEOC - We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.