Are you an experienced MDS nurse who thrives on accuracy, compliance, and driving quality outcomes?

A well-established skilled nursing facility is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) MDS Coordinator to lead the assessment and reimbursement process. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented clinician who understands the impact of MDS on quality measures, reimbursement, and resident care planning.

What Makes This Role Unique

• Stable and supportive clinical leadership team

• Strong focus on PDPM optimization and quality measures

• Opportunity to directly impact facility Five-Star ratings

• Collaborative interdisciplinary environment

• Emphasis on accuracy, compliance, and clinical excellence

Responsibilities

• Oversee and complete all MDS/RAI assessments (MDS 3.0) in compliance with CMS guidelines

• Ensure timely and accurate CMS submissions with minimal error rates

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (therapy, nursing, dietary, social services) to gather accurate assessment data

• Translate MDS findings into comprehensive, actionable care plans

• Monitor and optimize PDPM performance, CMI scores, and reimbursement accuracy

• Maintain compliance with Title 22 and CMS regulations

• Utilize clinical software (PointClickCare preferred) and support team training as needed

• Participate in QA/QAPI initiatives and support survey readiness

Qualifications

• Active California RN license in good standing

• Minimum 3+ years of MDS completion experience in a skilled nursing or subacute setting

• Strong proficiency in RAI/MDS 3.0 processes

• Working knowledge of California Title 22 and CMS regulations

• Experience with clinical software systems (PointClickCare preferred)

• Demonstrated ability to meet submission deadlines with high accuracy

• Excellent communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills

• Strong critical thinking, organization, and attention to detail

Preferred

• RAC-CT Certification (or actively pursuing)

• Experience with PointRight or similar MDS scrubber tools

• Deep understanding of PDPM, Five-Star Quality Measures, and reimbursement strategies

Schedule

• Full-Time

• Day Shift

If you’re a proactive RN who takes pride in accuracy, compliance, and improving resident outcomes through expert MDS coordination, we’d love to connect with you.