MDS Coordinator, RN Full Time

Company: Royal Oaks - a HumanGood community
Location: La Puente
Posted on: January 12, 2026

Job Description:

Royal Oaks, a distinguished HumanGood life plan community in Duarte, CA is seeking a Full Time, MDS Coordinator-RN. This position develops, completes, and transmits resident assessments (MDS – Minimum Data Set) in accordance with current Federal and State standards. The incumbent applies comprehensive knowledge of MDS processes, performs utilization reviews, and has knowledge of Quality Improvement and Care Planning. Schedule: Monday to Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Annual Salary: 100-125K To be successful in the role, you would have: Completed an Accredited Licensed Nursing Program (RN) Minimum three years’ experience as an RN. Minimum one-year experience as MDS Nurse A day in the life may include: Sets MDS schedule and coordinates completion of the MDS with the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT). Completes MDS per RAI manual and assures the accuracy of the MDS process; ensures MDS is finished timely and signs it as complete. Transmits completed MDS to CMS and reviews final validation reports to track errors and review warning messages to correct. Reviews pertinent hospital records to determine the most appropriate MDS ARD, projected HIPPS codes and identify the most appropriate principal diagnosis for skilled coverage. Leads PPS meetings and ensures skilled residents have the appropriate skilled coverage, length of stay and receive the appropriate care. Ensures technical and clinical eligibility are met for skilled residents. Verifies billing aspects of Medicare are thoroughly documented and reimbursed as appropriate. Assures PPS admission documentation compliance and forms (e.g., Physician Certs/Re-certs, SNF ABN, PASRR, GG, DRR, and Baseline Care Plan) are completed in timely manner. Provides direct supervision to LVN MDS Nurse Regularly reviews CMS reports, analyze data and share with leadership team for quality improvement. Works with DON in managing survey-related reports such as CMS-672 Resident Census and Conditions and CMS-802 Matrix for Providers. Participates in HumanGood provided Medicare and MDS webinars and education in order to keep current with RAI updates and evidence-based practices in the Post-Acute Long-Term Care settings. Performs other essential/related duties as required. What's in it for you? As the largest nonprofit owner/operator of senior living communities in California and one of the largest in the country, we are more than just a place to work. We are here to ensure that all we serve are provided with every opportunity to become their best selves as they define it, and this begins with YOU. At HumanGood, we offer the opportunity to be part of something bigger than yourself on top of an incredible package of benefits and perks for our part-time and full-time Team Members that can add up to 40% of your base pay. Full-Time Team Members: 20 days of paid time off, plus 7 company holidays (increases with years of service) 401(k) with up to 4% employer match and no waiting on funds to vest Health, Dental and Vision Plans- start the 1 st of the month following your start date $25Tax per line Cell Phone Plan Tuition Reimbursement 5-star employer-paid employee assistance program Find additional benefits here: www.HGcareers.org Part-Time/Per Diem Team Members: Medical benefits start the 1 st of the month following your start date Matching 401(k) $25Tax per line Cell Phone Plan Come see what HumanGood has to offer! Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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