Registered Nurse (RN) – MDS Coordinator

Westwood Healthcare

Westwood Nursing & Rehab Center is seeking an experienced and detailoriented RN – MDS Coordinator to join our dedicated healthcare team. This role plays a vital part in ensuring accurate assessment, regulatory compliance, and highquality resident care.

Position Overview

The MDS Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the completion of Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments, coordinating interdisciplinary care planning, and ensuring adherence to state and federal guidelines. This position is ideal for a nurse who thrives in a structured, fastpaced environment and values precision in documentation and resident assessment.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of residents’ health status

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized care plans

• Ensure accurate and timely completion of all MDS assessments

• Maintain thorough and compliant medical documentation and records

• Utilize ICD10 and other medical coding systems for accurate reporting

• Coordinate with Health Information Management teams

• Implement utilization management strategies to support quality outcomes

• Work within electronic health record (EHR) systems effectively

• Apply knowledge of longterm care regulations and compliance standards

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Active RN license with previous experience in patient care settings

• Proficiency in medical coding, documentation, and ICD10

• Strong understanding of the MDS assessment process

• Knowledge of regulatory requirements in longterm care facilities

• Ability to work efficiently in a fastpaced healthcare environment

Why Join Westwood?

This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on resident outcomes while supporting the integrity of our clinical and regulatory processes. Westwood is proud to offer competitive benefits, a supportive team culture, and opportunities for professional growth.

If you possess the skills and experience we’re looking for, we invite you to apply and become part of the Westwood family.