MDS Coordinator

Ciena Healthcare is seeking an MDS Coordinator RN to lead resident assessment and care planning in our skilled nursing and rehab center. This role oversees accurate and timely MDS 3.0 completion, coordinates interdisciplinary care plans, and ensures compliance with Medicare/Medicaid and state regulations. You'll partner with nursing and therapy teams to support optimal clinical outcomes, reimbursement accuracy, and quality measures. Ciena offers a resident-centered, collaborative culture with strong training, clinical support, and opportunities for professional growth in a fast-paced, 24/7 care setting.

Responsibilities

• Complete and manage MDS 3.0 assessments accurately and on schedule
• Develop and update individualized resident care plans with the IDTEnsure compliance with Medicare/Medicaid and state documentation requirements
• Monitor and optimize reimbursement through accurate coding and RUG/PDPM processes
• Collaborate with nursing, therapy, and social services to support resident outcomes
• Review quality measures and support performance improvement initiatives
• Educate staff on MDS, documentation standards, and care planning processes
• Communicate with residents and families regarding care plans and goals

Required Skills

• MDS 3.0 assessment
• Care plan development
• Clinical documentation
• Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement
• RAI process
• Electronic health records (EHR)
• Interdisciplinary team coordination
• Regulatory compliance
• Quality improvement
• Resident assessment