LTC MDS Coordinator RN

Company Overview

Greystone Nursing and Rehab is a licensed long-term care facility with a capacity of 80 beds. We are dedicated to providing comprehensive, patient-centered care in a supportive and professional environment.

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented LTC MDS Coordinator Registered Nurse (RN) to lead our Medicare and Medicaid resident assessment processes. The ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) process, long-term care regulations, and clinical documentation standards. This role offers an exciting opportunity to ensure compliance, optimize reimbursement, and enhance patient care through meticulous assessment coordination.

Duties

• Coordinate and complete the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process, including comprehensive MDS assessments, to ensure accurate documentation in accordance with federal and state regulations.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to gather clinical information necessary for accurate MDS coding and documentation review.
• Ensure compliance with Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) guidelines, including Medicare regulations and long-term care standards.
• Utilize electronic health record (EHR) systems such as Epic, Cerner, or other EMR platforms to document assessments efficiently and accurately.
• Conduct ongoing education for staff regarding clinical documentation improvement, coding updates (ICD-10, CPT), and regulatory changes affecting long-term care facilities.
• Monitor quality indicators such as HEDIS and NCQA standards to support facility accreditation and performance improvement initiatives.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of healthcare policies including HIPAA, CMS regulations, and state healthcare laws affecting long-term care operations.
• Lead efforts in discharge planning, case management, and utilization review to optimize patient outcomes while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Experience

• Proven experience working as an RN in a long-term care setting with extensive familiarity with MDS coordination and clinical documentation standards.
• Strong understanding of ICD-10/ICD-9 coding systems, CPT coding, DRG assignment, and utilization management practices.
• Prior experience with EMR/EHR systems such as Epic, Cerner, Athenahealth, or eClinicalWorks is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Medicare regulations, CMS guidelines, HEDIS measures, and long-term care regulations.
• Background in inpatient or outpatient acute care settings such as ICU or trauma centers is advantageous.
• Experience in medical records management, medical terminology proficiency, and physiology knowledge to support accurate assessments.
• Familiarity with managed care processes, health information management standards, and healthcare policy compliance is preferred.

Join our team to play a vital role in delivering exceptional resident care while ensuring regulatory excellence through expert assessment coordination!

Pay: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person