Registered Nurse Assessment Coordinator (RN MDS Coordinator)
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About the job
Registered Nurse Assessment Coordinator (RN MDS Coordinator) – MUST HAVE LTC MDS EXPERIENCE TO APPLY
Forest City Nursing and Rehab | Forest City, PA
Forest City Nursing and Rehab is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Registered Nurse Assessment Coordinator (RN MDS Coordinator) to join our skilled nursing team in Forest City, PA. In this essential leadership role, you will oversee the resident assessment process, ensuring timely and accurate completion in compliance with all state and federal regulations.
Please note: This is an on-site position and not remote.
Shift Available
Full-Time | Lead Role
Compensation: $99,800 annually
Responsibilities
- Perform resident assessments routinely and as needed for condition changes, hospital returns, or unscheduled events.
- Accurately observe, assess, and report changes in resident conditions to appropriate personnel.
- Ensure timely completion of assessments and CAA’s by interdisciplinary departments, including Social Services, Activities, and Dietary.
- Complete MDS assessments, quarterly reviews, CAA’s, and related care plans.
- Initiate, update, and maintain care plans based on resident needs identified through assessment data.
- Prepare and distribute MDS schedules to interdisciplinary team members.
- Transmit MDS data to the state weekly or as required and maintain accurate transmittal documentation and logs.
Qualifications
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Pennsylvania.
- Extensive MDS experience in a long-term care/skilled nursing facility setting is required.
- Minimum of 1 year of MDS Assessment Coordinator experience in a long-term care setting.
- Strong knowledge of state and federal regulations related to MDS assessments and resident care planning.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
Employee Benefits
We offer a comprehensive and affordable benefits package, including:
Health & Wellness
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
- Prescription Drug Plan
- Telemedicine Program
Financial & Security Benefits
- Company-Paid Life Insurance
- Voluntary Term Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- 401(k) Savings Plan
Work-Life Balance
- Planned Time Off (Vacation, Personal, Sick, and State Sick)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- DailyPay – Access your earnings before payday for a nominal fee
Education Assistance – New!
- Up to $5,250 per year toward tuition reimbursement*
- Up to $2,625 per year toward repayment of a non-federal nursing student loan*
Benefits, bonuses, and variable compensation plans may vary based on employment status, job classification, location, and tenure.
From Forest City Nursing and Rehab's job posting, checked 12 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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