MDS Coordinator

Join Novant Health as an MDS Coordinator and play a key role in supporting exceptional patient care within our 12-bed Hospital-Based Skilled Nursing Unit (SNU). In this specialized role, you'll help ensure accurate assessments, regulatory compliance, and coordinated care planning while partnering with an interdisciplinary team focused on achieving the best possible outcomes for patients.

• Unique 12-bed hospital-based Skilled Nursing Unit
• Opportunity to work with higher-acuity patients and shorter lengths of stay than traditional long-term care settings
• Close collaboration with hospital care teams, physicians, therapists, case managers, and discharge planners
• Partner alongside an experienced full-time MDS Coordinator
• Meaningful impact on patient outcomes, care planning, compliance, and reimbursement processes
• Professional development and certification support opportunities

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required
• Bachelor's Degree or BSN preferred
• Current RN license in the applicable state required
• Two years of experience in an applicable care setting required
• MDS experience preferred
• RAC-CT certification preferred
• Strong knowledge of MDS, Medicare, reimbursement, and regulatory requirements
• Exceptional organizational, communication, and critical-thinking skills
• Ability to work collaboratively across disciplines and serve as an educational resource to team members
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development

• Coordinate and complete Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments accurately and within required timeframes
• Oversee the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process
• Develop and coordinate interdisciplinary care plans that support individualized patient needs
• Ensure compliance with Medicare, state, and federal regulatory requirements
• Support pre-authorization, reimbursement, and utilization management processes
• Monitor documentation and assessment accuracy to optimize quality outcomes and reimbursement
• Educate and serve as a resource for staff regarding MDS, Medicare, and regulatory requirements
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, rehabilitation teams, case management, and discharge planning teams
• Assist with coverage and departmental support as needed, including a 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. schedule when required