Job description
The MDS Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and completing the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process within a skilled nursing facility to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant resident assessments. This role oversees the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments, care planning, and interdisciplinary collaboration to support quality care outcomes and proper reimbursement under Medicare and Medicaid guidelines. The MDS Coordinator ensures compliance with federal and state regulations, including CMS requirements, while maintaining the accuracy of clinical documentation and coding. They work closely with nursing staff, therapy, and other departments to develop comprehensive care plans that reflect each resident’s current condition, needs, and goals.