MDS Coordinator RN​/LPN

Ready to take your MDS nursing career somewhere new?

Whether you're an experienced MDS Coordinator looking for your next opportunity or a skilled Registered Nurse (RN)/Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) ready to transition into an MDS-focused role, Full Shift Staffing could be your perfect next step.

We're offering an exciting MDS Coordinator opportunity where you'll not only earn competitive pay, but also play a critical role in ensuring quality resident care, regulatory compliance, and accurate reimbursement. If you're detail-oriented, enjoy collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, and thrive in a supportive environment that values both clinical excellence and professional growth - keep reading.

Position: MDS Coordinator- RN/LPN

Employment Type: Permanent/Direct Hire (or Contract, if applicable)

Setting: Skilled Nursing Facility

Schedule: Full-Time, Days (M-F, no weekend coverage)

Pay: Competitive compensation based on experience

• Specialized Nursing Role - Utilize your clinical expertise in a position that directly impacts resident outcomes and facility success.

• Professional Growth - Expand your knowledge of reimbursement, compliance, and long-term care regulations while advancing your career.

• Collaborative Environment - Partner with an interdisciplinary team committed to providing exceptional resident care.

• Support You Can Count On - Full Shift Staffing will guide you through every step of the hiring process and help you find the right fit.

• Detail-oriented RN/LPN with a passion for long-term care.

• Strong knowledge of the MDS process, care planning, and regulatory compliance.

• Excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams.

• A proactive problem-solver committed to accuracy and quality resident care.

• Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing with current RN/LPN licensure in the state in which employment occurs.

• Minimum of two years health care experience.

• Experience with MDS completion, reimbursement, clinical resource utilization and/or case management is highly desirable.

• Ability to work flexible work hours to support business requirements.

• Complete and pass all Next Step Healthcare specific MDS training modules (Relias) within the first 90 days of employment and ongoing per company policy.

• Competency with standard office software applications as well as software applications related to MDS/RAI processes.

• High initiative and ability to efficiently and effectively lead interdisciplinary teams and coordinate and manage RAI process.

• Ability to utilize both local and corporate resources in the execution of job responsibilities.

• Coordinates timely, accurate, and complete assessment of the resident's health and functional status during the entire assessment period.

• Ensures accurate and timely completion of all Medicare/Medicaid case-mix documents in order to assure appropriate reimbursement for services provided within the facility.

• Tracks Skilled (MRA/HMA/HMO) customers utilizing Case Management Tools to determine continued and appropriate Medicare/Managed Care eligibility and benefit period through regular communications with Clinical Reimbursement Specialist, Business Office and external Case Managers.

• Ensures that additional requirements of the Medicare Program are met, such as Physician certification and re-certification.

• Participates in the interdisciplinary team process to communicate opportunities, facilitate efficient and effective care plan development and management.

• Ensures the accurate and timely completion of all MDS assessments including PPS, scheduled and unscheduled discharges, Admission, quarterly, annual and…