Position Purpose
As the MDS Coordinator, you will lead and coordinate the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process to ensure our residents receive personalized, high-quality care. Reporting to the Community Director of Nursing, you will uphold our mission of compassion and excellence in long-term care.
What You Will Do
Conduct, coordinate, and oversee resident assessments (MDS) to ensure regulatory compliance.
Develop comprehensive care plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams and families.
Mentor, coach, and support clinical staff to maintain a culture of excellence.
Monitor resource utilization, Medicare/managed care referrals, and documentation accuracy.
Participate in surveys, quality improvement initiatives, and care plan meetings.
Minimum Qualifications
Nursing degree from an accredited program (BSN preferred).
Active, unencumbered RN license in the state.
AANAC certification (or obtain within 6 months).
2–3 years of experience in MDS processes (preferred).
Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long-term care.
Previous experience/training in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices and working in long-term care
Experience in long-term care or with the geriatric population, with supervisory experience preferred.
Demonstrated leadership, superior customer service, and professionalism.
Adaptability to change and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, customer-driven environment.
Strong interpersonal skills to foster collaboration, drive commitment, and enhance productivity across teams.
Self-motivated, high-energy professional with excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and electronic communication tools, with accurate typing skills.
High degree of accountability, responsibility, and independent decision-making, with the ability to plan, organize, and implement programs and objectives effectively.
Position Highlights and Benefits:
Day-1 Benefits (PTO accrual, retirement plan and match, health insurance and more!)
Opportunity to get paid daily – through DailyPay
Paid holidays and generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
Discounts with major vendors; AT&T, Verizon, Ford Motor Company, General Motors, Quicken Loans, AND MORE!
Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance plans. Enjoy lower-cost medical services when you visit facilities within the Trinity Health network.
Fast response interview times and job offers.
Ministry/Facility Information
St. Joseph of the Pines, located in Southern Pines, North Carolina, has been dedicated to serving older adults for over 75 years. As a Life Plan Community, we offer a continuum of care that includes independent living, assisted living, memory care, and rehabilitation services. Our mission is to provide compassionate and transforming healing within our community, honoring the sacredness and dignity of every person.
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Skills Required
- Nursing degree from an accredited program
- Active, unencumbered Registered Nurse license in the state
- AANAC certification or ability to obtain it within six months
- Two to three years of experience in MDS processes
- Knowledge of nursing and medical practices, procedures, and long-term-care laws, regulations, and guidelines
- Experience or training in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices
- Experience working in long-term care or with the geriatric population
- Supervisory experience
- Demonstrated leadership, customer service, and professionalism
- Adaptability and ability to work in a fast-paced, customer-driven environment
- Strong interpersonal, written, verbal, and presentation skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and electronic communication tools
- Accurate typing skills
- Accountability, independent decision-making, planning, organization, and program implementation abilities
What We Do
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic health care systems in the nation. It is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 25 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, the Trinity Health system includes 88 hospitals, 131 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 125 urgent care locations and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, its annual operating revenue is $20.2 billion with $1.2 billion returned to its communities in the form of charity care and other community benefit programs.
