MDS Coordinator RN

This is a full time position working as an MDS Assesment Coordinator - RN at Western Arizona Regional Medical Center.

Job Summary

The MDS Assessment Coordinator - RN is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process ensuring accurate and timely completion of the Minimum Data Sets (MDS) and associated reports. This role involves scheduling and facilitating interdisciplinary care plan conferences and updates while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and organizational policies. The MDS Coordinator provides leadership delegation and support to nursing and care staff utilizing clinical expertise to ensure optimal patient care delivery.

Essential Functions

• Coordinates the accurate and timely scheduling completion and submission of MDS assessments in accordance with state and federal regulations.
• Facilitates interdisciplinary care plan development and updates ensuring alignment with RAI guidelines and resident needs.
• Transmits MDS data to state systems within required timeframes maintaining compliance with reporting standards.
• Maintains accurate records and reports for required retention periods ensuring documentation supports compliance and audit readiness.
• Provides timely updates to private insurance carriers case managers and other stakeholders as needed.
• Evaluates potential admissions to the Skilled Care Unit collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure appropriate placement.
• Acts on updates from MDS and RAI-related regulatory bulletins to maintain compliance and operational effectiveness.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of clinical nursing experience in acute primary care long-term care or home health required
• 1-2 years of MDS experience in long-term care preferred

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Comprehensive knowledge of MDS assessments RAI processes and regulatory standards.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills to ensure timely completion of assessments and reporting.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to interact with interdisciplinary teams residents families and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency in using electronic health records (EHR) and MDS-related software.
• Ability to delegate tasks appropriately and provide leadership to nursing and care staff.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills to assess resident needs and develop appropriate care plans.

Licenses and Certifications

• RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure required
• BCLS - Basic Life Support required

Western Arizona Regional Medical Center is your community healthcare provider a 139-bed acute care facility offering the residents of the greater Bullhead City community inpatient outpatient diagnostic imaging dialysis medical surgical and emergency services.

We are home to the areas largest intensive care unit (ICU/PCU) as well as an active OR and wound care clinic. Our Teams dedication to patients families and the community sets us apart. We are 400 healthcare professionals strong. We work hard every day to be a place of healing caring and connection for patients and families in the community we call home. We are seeking team players who are passionate about providing top-notch patient care.

About our community:Known as Arizonas west coast located along the Colorado River with views of the Black Mountain Ridge Bullhead City captivates with year round sunny blue skies and all its natural beauty.

Bullhead City is a family oriented community established in the 1940s that has quickly transformed into a year round vacation community. Boasting over 300 sunny days a year water sports fishing and golf are regularly enjoyed. Enjoy the perfect mix of fine dining live entertainment and outdoor activities with Las Vegas Lake Mead National Recreation Area Lake Havasu and Laughlin NV all a short drive away.