MDS Coordinator RN Make an Impact in Resident Care

NHC HealthCare Anniston Anniston Alabama
Full-Time Competitive Compensation and $10000 sign on bonus for full time!

Are you an experienced Registered Nurse ready to grow your career beyond traditional bedside nursing

NHC HealthCare Anniston is seeking an organized compassionate and detail-oriented RN MDS Coordinator to join our interdisciplinary care team. This is an excellent opportunity for an RN who wants to expand their knowledge of MDS PDPM care planning clinical reimbursement and long-term-care operations.

Previous MDS experience is preferred but is not required. Registered Nurses with strong long-term-care experience and an interest in developing their MDS expertise are encouraged to apply.

As an RN MDS Coordinator you will use your clinical knowledge in a specialized role that directly supports resident outcomes individualized care planning quality measures and accurate reimbursement.

This position offers the opportunity to:

• Develop specialized knowledge of MDS and PDPM
• Strengthen your assessment documentation and care-planning skills
• Collaborate with nursing therapy dietary social services and center leadership
• Gain valuable experience in clinical reimbursement and regulatory processes
• Build skills that may support future advancement in nursing leadership clinical reimbursement case management or regional MDS roles
• Make a meaningful impact without spending your entire shift in a traditional bedside assignment

The RN MDS Coordinator coordinates and completes resident assessments according to applicable requirements and established timelines. You will work closely with the interdisciplinary team to promote accurate documentation individualized care plans appropriate reimbursement and high-quality resident care.

• Coordinate complete and document accurate resident assessments
• Maintain the MDS assessment calendar and monitor completion deadlines
• Review clinical documentation for accuracy completeness and consistency
• Interview residents and family members to gather relevant clinical and care information
• Collaborate with nursing therapy dietary social services and other departments
• Complete assessments Care Area Assessments and individualized care plans
• Communicate assessment requirements and deadlines to department leaders
• Follow up on incomplete or missing documentation
• Support quality outcomes and appropriate reimbursement through accurate MDS and PDPM processes
• Participate in interdisciplinary care-plan meetings
• Assist with on-call responsibilities as needed

• Current and active Registered Nurse license required
• Previous nursing experience preferred
• Long-term-care or skilled-nursing experience is strongly preferred
• MDS and PDPM experience is preferred but not required
• RAC-CT RAC or CMAC certification is a plus but not required
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage deadlines and multiple assessments
• Strong clinical judgment and attention to detail
• Ability to collaborate effectively with an interdisciplinary team
• Compassionate dependable and committed to quality resident care

Experienced long-term-care RNs who are ready to grow into an MDS specialty are encouraged to apply.

Eligible full-time NHC Partners may receive:

• Competitive compensation
• Tuition reimbursement
• Same-day pay option
• Flexible scheduling
• Holiday incentive pay
• Earned time off
• Health dental and vision insurance
• Disability and life insurance
• 401(k) with company contributions
• Company stock purchase option
• Company-provided scrub uniforms
• Continued education and professional-development opportunities
• Career advancement opportunities
• Additional employee benefits and support resources

At NHC we believe our Partners are our greatest resource. You will work alongside a collaborative interdisciplinary team that values encouragement innovation honesty integrity and compassionate care.

National HealthCare Corporation is recognized nationwide as an innovator in the delivery of quality long-term care. For more than 50 years NHC has provided services designed to support the health independence and well-being of the individuals and communities we serve.

Your clinical knowledge organization and attention to detail can make a meaningful difference in resident outcomes and the overall quality of care.

Take the next step in your nursing career and apply today to become the RN MDS Coordinator at NHC HealthCare Anniston.

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is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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