MDS Coordinator

Spring River Rehabilitation and Care Center
Full-Time | Clinical Documentation & Reimbursement Leadership | Join a Mission-Driven Team

At Spring River Rehabilitation and Care Center, we’re more than just a care facility—we’re a teaching and learning community built on the values of Caring, Truthful, Excellence, Outcome Oriented, and Willingness to Learn
. Every member of our team contributes to an environment where compassion, accuracy, and accountability drive outstanding resident outcomes.

We are currently seeking a detail-oriented, highly organized, and clinically knowledgeable nurse to serve as our MDS Coordinator. This role is ideal for a nurse who thrives in clinical documentation, regulatory compliance, and data-driven decision-making
, with a strong focus on accuracy, collaboration, and reimbursement integrity.

The MDS Coordinator is responsible for oversight and coordination of the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process
, ensuring accurate and timely completion of MDS assessments, care planning, and regulatory submissions in accordance with federal and state requirements.

This position plays a critical leadership role in supporting appropriate reimbursement, quality outcomes, and interdisciplinary collaboration
, while driving compliance, education, and continuous improvement. This role reflects the facility’s commitment to truthful documentation, excellence in care planning, and outcome-oriented clinical practice
.

RAI Process & Clinical Documentation (Primary Role):

• Oversee and manage the RAI process, including MDS assessments, CAAs, and interdisciplinary care plans

• Ensure accurate and timely completion and submission of all MDS assessments in compliance with CMS and state regulations

• Audit clinical documentation to support accurate coding and reimbursement (Outcome Oriented)

• Maintain ARD scheduling and ensure adherence to regulatory timelines

• Ensure care plans accurately reflect resident needs and services provided

Reimbursement & Regulatory Compliance:

• Support appropriate Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement through accurate PDPM coding

• Collaborate with billing, therapy, and finance teams to ensure alignment and accuracy

• Stay current on CMS regulations, PDPM updates, Quality Measures (QMs), and survey readiness expectations

• Identify and address documentation gaps that may impact compliance or reimbursement

QAPI & Data Oversight:

• Track, trend, and analyze case mix index (CMI), Quality Measures, and resident acuity

• Participate in and support QAPI initiatives through data-driven insights and reporting

• Identify trends and implement process improvements to enhance outcomes and compliance (Excellence & Outcome Oriented)

Collaboration &

Education:

• Lead and participate in interdisciplinary care plan meetings

• Educate nursing and IDT staff on documentation requirements and best practices (Willingness to Learn and Teach)

• Serve as a resource for clinical documentation, regulatory guidance, and survey preparation

• Promote a culture of accountability, accuracy, and teamwork (Truthful & Caring)

• Active RN or LPN license in New Mexico

• Minimum 2 years’ nursing experience, preferably in long-term care

• MDS experience preferred; strong understanding of MDS 3.0, PDPM, and RAI process required

• Knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement and Quality Measures

• Experience with audits, reporting, and regulatory compliance preferred

• Proficient in EHR and MDS software systems

• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills

• Ability to work independently while collaborating across departments

• High attention to detail and commitment to clinical accuracy

Spring River Rehabilitation and…