MDS Coordinator

Overview

Premium Wage Scale! New Benefits Package! Flexible Schedules! We are seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team as a full-time MDS Coordinator at The Lodge at Mills River
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The Lodge at Mills River is a patient-centered skilled nursing facility dedicated to providing exceptional long-term care, rehabilitation, and support services to our residents. We maintain a collaborative, caring environment that empowers our team members to deliver high-quality clinical care and advance professional excellence.

• Complete resident MDS assessments (admission, quarterly, significant change, and discharge) per CMS guidelines and state requirements.
• Ensure accurate documentation that supports reimbursements and quality measures.
• Interpret resident data to identify functional needs and care planning implications.

• Lead and coordinate the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process with interdisciplinary team members (nursing, therapy, social services, dietitian).
• Facilitate care conferences related to assessment findings.
• Educate staff on documentation practices to support MDS coding.

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of federal/state regulations and payer requirements (Medicare/Medicaid).
• Prepare for and participate in state/federal surveys and audits as needed.
• Monitor MDS submissions and adjust processes to maintain compliance.

• Analyze facility quality indicators (QMs) and support performance improvement strategies.
• Collaborate with clinical leadership to improve resident outcomes.

Required:

• Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina.
• Experience with MDS 3.0 assessments in a SNF or long-term care setting.
• Strong working knowledge of CMS RAI manual and quality measures.
• Excellent clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.

Preferred:

• Previous experience as MDS Coordinator or in Reimbursement/Utilization Review.
• Experience with Electronic Health Records (EHR) and MDS software systems.
• Certification in MDS (e.g., MDS 3.0 Certified Specialist).

• Premium Wage Scale
• Monthly Employee Appreciation Events
• Celebration of National Nurses Week, CNA Week, EVS Week, Dietary Week, etc.
• Food Truck Lunches
• Employee of the Month Perks
• In-House Print Shop for Uniforms
• Interactive Orientation Process with Lunch Provided
• On-Site Events such as Travel Massage Therapist Booked for Staff
• Shout Outs/Kudos
• PTO:
  Accruing 80 hours of PTO time upon start date, and 8 Paid Holidays
• New Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401K with employer match
• Tuition Reimbursement Programs
• Flexible Work Schedule
• Career Growth and Training Opportunities

If you are a caring and dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) looking to join a supportive team as an MDS Coordinator
, apply today by submitting your resume or apply in-person.