Job Title

Registered Nurse – MDS Coordinator

Location

Charlotte, NC

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Full-Time | Onsite | Day Shift (8:30 AM – 5:00 PM, 5x8-Hour Days)

Key Responsibilities

• Complete MDS assessments, baseline care plans, and Care Area Assessments (CAAs); submit, validate, and oversee the certification and recertification process
• Lead and participate in care plan meetings; develop and present care plans to residents
• Accurately assign ICD-10 diagnosis codes for new admissions and ensure proper completion and validation of UB-04 claims
• Conduct triple check and utilization review processes to support compliant billing practices
• Perform admission referral reviews and assist with insurance preauthorization for new admissions as needed
• Provide education to floor staff regarding MDS updates and related nursing duties

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required
• Minimum of 3 years of RN experience, with current MDS experience within the last 3 years (hands-on assessment completion, not a management role)
• Active North Carolina RN license or compact license
• Current BLS certification
• Demonstrated experience in a Long-Term Acute Care or Skilled Nursing Facility setting
• Proficiency in clinical processes including care coordination, discharge planning, prior authorizations, appeals and denials, clinical documentation improvement, and CMS/ICD-10/MDS regulatory requirements

Preferred Experience / Skills

• RAC-CT and/or ICD-10 certification
• Familiarity with DRG, HIPAA, NCQA, OBRA, and RAPS regulatory frameworks
• Long-Term Acute Care (LTAC) experience
• Experience educating and providing resources to floor nursing staff

Why Join Us

• Work in a structured Skilled Nursing unit with no call, no float, and no weekend requirements, offering a stable and predictable schedule
• Gain experience in a collaborative care environment utilizing industry-standard systems including EPIC, Pyxis, and Voalte