What are the responsibilities and job description for the MDS Coordinator (RN) position at Atrium Centers?
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This role is ideal for someone who enjoys organization, attention to detail, and working behind the scenes to support both resident care and facility outcomes.
Whether you already have MDS experience or are an RN/LPN preparing to transition into this specialty, we’re open to developing the right person with strong clinical skills and a willingness to learn.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
Atrium Centers is a 100% employee-owned organization where clinical excellence and operational integrity go hand in hand. As a Full-Time MDS Coordinator you play a critical role in ensuring accurate clinical documentation, regulatory compliance, and appropriate reimbursement—while supporting high-quality, resident-centered care.
Be a light — to residents, families, and your fellow team members.
What You’ll Do
“Our mission is to serve as a bright light in the lives of our residents and families by delivering compassionate, quality care in the communities they call home.”
Built on Compassion, Community, and Clinical Excellence, Atrium Centers offers an environment where your expertise directly impacts resident outcomes and organizational success.
If you’re looking for an opportunity to grow your nursing career into MDS coordination, leadership, and long-term care operations, we’d love to connect with you.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys organization, attention to detail, and working behind the scenes to support both resident care and facility outcomes.
Whether you already have MDS experience or are an RN/LPN preparing to transition into this specialty, we’re open to developing the right person with strong clinical skills and a willingness to learn.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
Atrium Centers is a 100% employee-owned organization where clinical excellence and operational integrity go hand in hand. As a Full-Time MDS Coordinator you play a critical role in ensuring accurate clinical documentation, regulatory compliance, and appropriate reimbursement—while supporting high-quality, resident-centered care.
Be a light — to residents, families, and your fellow team members.
What You’ll Do
- Coordinate and complete MDS assessments from start to finish, making sure everything is accurate and submitted on time
- Manage daily and weekly MDS schedules (ARDs), keeping track of due dates and making sure nothing falls behind
- Review resident charts, therapy notes, and nursing documentation to ensure assessments reflect the full clinical picture
- Work closely with nursing, therapy, dietary, and social services to gather the right information and keep documentation aligned
- Lead or participate in care plan meetings, helping ensure each resident’s plan reflects their needs and goals
- Identify missing or inconsistent documentation and follow up with the team to resolve it before submission
- Monitor Case Mix (CMI) and support accurate reimbursement by ensuring documentation supports the services being provided
- Assist with audits, surveys, and quality reviews by maintaining organized, compliant, and survey-ready documentation
- Help educate and support staff on documentation best practices to improve accuracy and outcomes
- Serve as a key point of contact for anything related to MDS, care planning, and regulatory compliance
- Current, active Registered Nurse (RN) state license OR LPN actively enrolled in an RN program
- Long-term care experience preferred
- Prior MDS Coordinator experience preferred, but training is available for the right candidate
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Detail-oriented, organized, and deadline-driven
- Positive, dependable, and team-focused attitude
- Excellent attendance and reliability
- 100% Employee-Owned (ESOP) 401(k) matching
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay
- Tuition Reimbursement to support continued career growth
- Atrium Centers Discount Program (travel, electronics, wellness, automotive & more)
“Our mission is to serve as a bright light in the lives of our residents and families by delivering compassionate, quality care in the communities they call home.”
Built on Compassion, Community, and Clinical Excellence, Atrium Centers offers an environment where your expertise directly impacts resident outcomes and organizational success.
If you’re looking for an opportunity to grow your nursing career into MDS coordination, leadership, and long-term care operations, we’d love to connect with you.