RN MDS Coordinator — SNF Care & Compliance Leader

Southview Acres Health Care Center; West Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with employer match

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Southview Acres Healthcare Center in St. Paul, MN is seeking an experienced MDS Coordinator (RN) to lead the Resident Assessment Instrument process and ensure accurate reimbursement.

The role requires coordinating MDS assessments, collaborating with the care team, and maintaining compliance with CMS and Minnesota regulations. The ideal candidate holds an MN RN license with 1–2 years of MDS experience, strong RAI knowledge, and experience in SNF/long-term care.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in Minnesota.
• 1–2 years MDS experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of RAI, ICD-10, and PDPM.
• Experience in a skilled nursing facility (SNF) or long-term care setting.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and complete MDS assessments (OBRA, PPS, state-specific).
• Ensure timely, accurate MDS documentation and submissions.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to develop care plans.
• Monitor case mix index (CMI) and identify optimization opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with CMS guidelines and Minnesota regulations.
• Participate in care plan meetings with residents and families.
• Assist with audits, surveys, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Stay up to date on regulatory changes and reimbursement updates.

Skills

RN License

MDS Experience

RAI Process Knowledge

ICD-10 Coding

PDPM Knowledge

SNF/LTC Experience

Organizational Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Southview Acres Healthcare Center in St. Paul, MN is seeking an experienced MDS Coordinator (RN) to lead the Resident Assessment Instrument process and ensure accurate reimbursement.

The role requires coordinating MDS assessments, collaborating with the care team, and maintaining compliance with CMS and Minnesota regulations. The ideal candidate holds an MN RN license with 1–2 years of MDS experience, strong RAI knowledge, and experience in SNF/long-term care.