Registered Nurse, RN MDS Coordinator
- Tuition help up to $4,000
- RN license
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About the job
The Village at Rockville – Where RN MDS Coordinators Shape Resident Wellness, Every Day!
Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) MDS Coordinator
Job Type: Full Time
Shift: Day
Salary Range: $100,000 – $115,000 annually, commensurate with experience, qualifications, and demonstrated leadership performance.
At The Village at Rockville, we know that exceptional resident care starts with passionate professionals like you. As an RN MDS Coordinator, you’ll be at the heart of our mission - ensuring accurate assessments, supporting care planning, and helping our residents achieve their highest quality of life. Every day is an opportunity to make a difference, collaborate with a dedicated team, and advance your career in a supportive, resident-centered environment.
Why You’ll Love Working with Us
- Impactful Work: Play a vital role in the assessment and care planning process, ensuring residents receive the best possible care.
- Team Collaboration: Partner with clinical staff, caregivers, and interdisciplinary teams who value your expertise and attention to detail.
- Flexible Scheduling: Enjoy full-time shifts that fit your lifestyle and commitments.
- Competitive Compensation: Benefit from pay that recognizes your skills, experience, and dedication.
- Supportive Culture: Grow in a welcoming, innovative workplace that celebrates your contributions and supports your professional development.
What You'll Do
- Demonstrate commitment to NLCS’ core values in all aspects of your work
- Support NLCS policies, procedures, guidelines, and code of conduct standards
- Cultivate an inclusive and supportive environment that empowers team members and residents to thrive and pursue personal and professional growth, in alignment with our philosophy of purposeful living
- Foster a positive work environment that promotes team member engagement and satisfaction
- Coordinate individualized plans of care using an interdisciplinary team approach
- Review and evaluate resident MDS assessments and care plans to ensure proper implementation
- Participate in resident care plan conferences
- Maintain the MDS schedule within required time frames and communicate pending assessments to relevant directors
- Generate and distribute the monthly MDS calendar
- Complete and audit MDS assessments, ensuring all required signatures are obtained
- Transmit electronic copies of assessments to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and reconcile all transmissions
What We're Looking For
- Current RN license in the State of Maryland
- MDS certification or proven experience completing MDS assessments
- Minimum 2 years of clinical experience. Minimum of 1 year of experience in a long-term care setting required
- Prior experience as an MDS coordinator is strongly preferred
- Must possess strong written and oral communication skills; able to maintain confidential information
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office
- Strong organizational and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.
- A collaborative spirit and a dedication to mission-driven service in a senior care community
As part of National Lutheran Communities & Services, we offer perks and benefits designed to support your well-being and career growth:
- Earn up to 5 weeks of PTO in your first year!
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
- Employer-paid life and disability insurance
- Pet insurance for your furry companions
- Team member recognition programs and discounted meals
- Up to $4,000 annual tuition reimbursement for continued education
Join a team that believes in making every day meaningful. Apply today and bring your clinical expertise and compassionate heart to The Village at Rockville.
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From National Lutheran Communities & Services's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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