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MDS Coordinator (RN) – Full Time
Nightingale at Crossett – Crossett, Arkansas Schedule: Full Time, Monday–Friday (with flexibility for resident needs)
Position Summary
The MDS Coordinator is the clinical driver of accurate assessments, regulatory compliance, and optimal reimbursement for the facility. This RN leads the RAI/MDS process, collaborates closely with interdisciplinary team members, and ensures each resident’s care plan reflects their needs, goals, and preferences. This role is ideal for an RN with prior MDS experience who thrives in a structured, detailoriented, and teamfocused environment.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the full RAI/MDS process including timely and accurate completion of all OBRA and PPS assessments.
Coordinate interdisciplinary care planning, ensuring assessments, goals, and interventions reflect resident status and regulatory requirements.
Conduct resident interviews (BIMS, mood, pain, functional assessments) and validate supporting documentation.
Review clinical documentation daily to identify changes in condition, potential Significant Change assessments, and opportunities for improved accuracy.
Ensure compliance with CMS, state, and federal regulations, including RAI guidelines, PDPM requirements, and quality measures.
Monitor PDPM components (nursing, PT/OT/ST, SLP, NTA, SLP, and functional scoring) to ensure accurate coding and reimbursement.
Collaborate with therapy, nursing, social services, dietary, and activities to maintain accurate and personcentered care plans.
Participate in daily standup meetings, triplecheck, and quality review processes.
Educate staff on documentation best practices, PDPM drivers, and regulatory updates.
Prepare for and participate in surveys, audits, and quality improvement initiatives.
Track quality measures, care plan outcomes, and resident progress to support facility performance goals.
Qualifications
Active RN license in the state of Arkansas (required).
Minimum 1 year of MDS/RAI experience in a skilled nursing facility (required).
Strong knowledge of RAI process, PDPM, OBRA regulations, and CMS guidelines.
Proficiency with electronic health records (PointClickCare or similar preferred).
Excellent assessment, documentation, and criticalthinking skills.
Ability to lead interdisciplinary teams and manage multiple deadlines.
Strong communication, organization, and problemsolving abilities.