MDS Coordinator (RN) | Clinical Reimbursement Coordinator | RAC-CT

RN MDS Coordinator (RAC-CT Preferred) | Clinical Reimbursement Coordinator

$100,000 - $115,000 Annually | Monday-Friday | No On-Call | Mount Airy, MD

Why Nurses Choose Lorien Mount Airy

✅$100,000 - $115,000 Annual Salary

✅ Monday-Friday Schedule

✅ No On-Call Requirements

✅ Consistent Day Shift Hours

✅ Award-Winning Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

✅ Same Day Pay

✅ Comprehensive Benefits Package

✅ Supportive Interdisciplinary Team

✅ Career Growth and Leadership Development Opportunities

If you're an experienced RN MDS Coordinator, Clinical Reimbursement Coordinator, Resident Assessment Coordinator (RAC), or Long-Term Care Nurse Leader, Lorien Mount Airy offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact while maintaining work-life balance.

Join an award-winning healthcare community recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a Best Short-Term Rehabilitation and Best Long-Term Care Facility. At Lorien, CareForward starts here.

Position Summary

Lorien Mount Airy is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) MDS Coordinator to lead and coordinate the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process, clinical reimbursement operations, and interdisciplinary care planning initiatives.

In this role, you will collaborate closely with nursing leadership, therapy, social services, physicians, and care teams to ensure accurate resident assessments, maximize reimbursement opportunities, maintain regulatory compliance, and support exceptional resident outcomes.

This position is ideal for an RN with experience in MDS assessments, Medicare reimbursement, PDPM, Medicaid case mix, clinical documentation review, and skilled nursing facility operations.

Schedule

Full-Time

• Monday-Friday
• 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
• No On-Call Rotation
• No Weekend Requirement

Compensation

Annual Salary$100,000 - $115,000 per year

Compensation is based on experience, certifications, and clinical reimbursement expertise.

Additional Compensation Highlights

• Same Day Pay
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Continuing Education Support

Full-Time BenefitsHealth & Wellness

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid Time Off

• 80 Hours Vacation
• 40 Hours Sick Leave (Rollover Available)
• 6 Personal Days
• 7 Paid Holidays

Financial Benefits

• 401(k) with Company Match
• Employee Discount Programs
• Employee Referral Bonus Program

Professional Growth

• Tuition Assistance
• Continuing Education Support
• Leadership Development Opportunities
• Advancement Opportunities Throughout Lorien Health Services

Key ResponsibilitiesMDS & RAI Coordination

• Coordinate and complete MDS assessments in accordance with federal and state regulations
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of all Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) processes
• Complete comprehensive resident assessments and Care Area Assessments (CAA)
• Monitor assessment schedules and submission deadlines

Clinical Reimbursement Management

• Oversee Medicare PPS and Medicaid reimbursement processes
• Support PDPM and case mix optimization efforts
• Review clinical documentation to ensure reimbursement accuracy
• Identify opportunities for improved reimbursement through compliant documentation practices

Care Planning & Interdisciplinary Collaboration

• Facilitate interdisciplinary care plan meetings
• Partner with nursing, therapy, social services, dietary, and physicians
• Ensure care plans accurately reflect resident needs and clinical conditions
• Promote positive resident outcomes through collaborative care planning

Quality & Regulatory Compliance

• Maintain compliance with CMS regulations and long-term care requirements
• Support survey readiness initiatives
• Monitor documentation for regulatory compliance and quality measures
• Assist leadership team with reimbursement and quality improvement initiatives

QualificationsRequired

• Current Maryland Registered Nurse (RN) License in good standing
• Minimum two (2) years of experience as:
• MDS Coordinator
• Clinical Reimbursement Coordinator
• Resident Assessment Coordinator
• Long-Term Care RN
• Skilled Nursing Care Coordinator
• Strong knowledge of:
• Medicare PPS
• PDPM
• Medicaid Case Mix Index (CMI)
• Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI)
• Care Area Assessments (CAA)
• Skilled Nursing Facility documentation requirements
• CMS regulations and reimbursement systems
• Strong communication, organizational, analytical, and leadership skills

Preferred

• RAC-CT Certification
• Clinical reimbursement experience
• Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) experience
• Long-Term Care experience
• Post-Acute Rehabilitation experience

Candidates with extensive MDS and clinical reimbursement experience are encouraged to apply, even if they do not currently hold RAC-CT certification.Why Join Lorien Mount Airy?

Lorien Mount Airy provides:

• Skilled Nursing Care
• Post-Acute Rehabilitation
• Long-Term Care Services
• Assisted Living
• Ventilator Care Services
• On-Site Respiratory Therapy Support

As part of Lorien Health Services, you'll join a locally owned healthcare organization known throughout Maryland for innovation, quality outcomes, employee development, and resident-centered care.

Convenient Location

Located in Mount Airy, Maryland, with easy access from:

• Frederick
• Westminster
• Eldersburg
• Sykesville
• Damascus
• New Market
• Columbia
• Howard County
• Carroll County
• Montgomery County

Apply Today

If you're an experienced RN MDS Coordinator, Clinical Reimbursement Coordinator, Resident Assessment Coordinator (RAC), Medicare Case Manager, Long-Term Care Nurse, or Skilled Nursing Reimbursement Specialist, we encourage you to apply today and discover why CareForward starts here.

Lorien Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.

Pay: $100,000.00 - $115,000.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• MDS: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• RN License (Required)
• RAC-CT (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Mount Airy, MD 21771 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $100,000 - $115,000