Commonwealth Health ยท 16 hours ago
MDS Assessment Coord RN
Wilkes-Barre, PA
Part-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expCommonwealth Health is seeking an MDS Assessment Coordinator - RN responsible for overseeing the Resident Assessment Instrument process. This role includes coordinating MDS assessments, facilitating care plan conferences, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
Health CareHospitalMedicalNursing and Residential CarePersonal Health
Responsibilities
Coordinates the accurate and timely scheduling, completion, and submission of MDS assessments in accordance with state and federal regulations
Facilitates interdisciplinary care plan development and updates, ensuring alignment with RAI guidelines and resident needs
Transmits MDS data to state systems within required timeframes, maintaining compliance with reporting standards
Maintains accurate records and reports for required retention periods, ensuring documentation supports compliance and audit readiness
Provides timely updates to private insurance carriers' case managers and other stakeholders as needed
Evaluates potential admissions to the Skilled Care Unit, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure appropriate placement
Acts on updates from MDS and RAI-related regulatory bulletins to maintain compliance and operational effectiveness
Performs other duties as assigned
Maintains regular and reliable attendance
Complies with all policies and standards
Qualification
Required
2-4 years of clinical nursing experience in acute primary care, long-term care, or home health
Comprehensive knowledge of MDS assessments, RAI processes, and regulatory standards
Strong organizational and time-management skills to ensure timely completion of assessments and reporting
Effective communication and interpersonal skills to interact with interdisciplinary teams, residents, families, and external stakeholders
Proficiency in using electronic health records (EHR) and MDS-related software
Ability to delegate tasks appropriately and provide leadership to nursing and care staff
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills to assess resident needs and develop appropriate care plans
RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure
BCLS - Basic Life Support
Preferred
1-2 years of MDS experience in long-term care
Company
Commonwealth Health
Commonwealth Health is a healthcare networks offers home health services and clinical services.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Chris Howe
Chief Operating Officer, Commonwealth Health - Scranton Market
Patty Petlock Kane
Chief Operations Officer, Physician Network
Recent News
2025-08-11
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