Job Description

LifeSpire of Virginia is seeking an MDS Coordinator to support our Community, The Glebe, in Daleville, VA. Please apply if interested! Registered Nurse – MDS Coordinator Location: Daleville, Virginia Employment Type: Full Time Position Summary: We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Registered Nurse (RN) to oversee resident assessments, care planning, and quality-of-life initiatives within our Health Care Center. This role collaborates with an interdisciplinary team to ensure the highest standard of care for each resident while maintaining regulatory compliance and clinical excellence. Qualifications:

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing with the State of Virginia
• RAC Certification required
• Active member of AANAC and/or AAPACN
• 1–3 years nursing experience with a minimum of 1 year MDS experience
• Strong working knowledge of the MDS 3.0 process
• Broad understanding of geriatric care and the aging process
• Excellent clinical assessment, decision-making, and analytical skills
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team
• Basic computer proficiency
• Knowledge of state and federal regulations governing skilled nursing and rehabilitation
• Demonstrated leadership, organization, and commitment to service excellence

• Ensure timely and accurate nursing assessments, care planning, MDS completion, and documentation
• Complete Interim Care Plans within 48 hours of resident admission
• Conduct comprehensive assessments in compliance with OBRA guidelines
• Review resident charts regularly to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Communicate resident updates to the Interdisciplinary Team on a routine basis
• Establish and maintain professional relationships with residents, families, physicians, therapists, nursing staff, and external providers
• Attend and actively participate in care plan meetings
• Provide clinical support, education, and mentorship to nursing staff
• Participate in on-call responsibilities as assigned
• Conduct audits as directed by Healthcare Administration

• Adhere to all Nursing Services Policies and Procedures
• Maintain departmental standards that support high-quality resident care
• Remain current with Department of Health, Department of Social Services, and OSHA regulations
• Participate in ongoing training, in-services, and emergency preparedness drills
• Promptly notify leadership of resident or nursing concerns
• Support continuous quality improvement and risk-reduction initiatives

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