Interim MDS Coordinator
Join Our Clinical Team
Full-Time & Interim
Minneapolis, MN
POSITION SUMMARY
MDS work is where clinical accuracy and facility reimbursement meet, and most buildings feel it immediately when the seat is empty. We place contract MDS Coordinators to cover vacancies, clear assessment backlogs, correct coding accuracy problems, and train facility staff on the RAI process. Some assignments are on site, some are hybrid or remote, and some are short projects with a defined deliverable.
ABOUT THE COMPANY
Caring Clinical Partners is a Minnesota-based clinical consulting and staffing agency built by operators, not recruiters. Our leadership has run long-term care buildings, sat through surveys, and carried the pager. We place experienced clinical leadership and support staff in skilled nursing, assisted living, rehabilitation, memory care, and transitional care facilities across Minnesota — and we back our people 100% of the time.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
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Complete the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process — MDS 3.0 assessments, CAAs, and care plan development — within CMS timeframes
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Coordinate the interdisciplinary assessment schedule and ensure timely, accurate submission to CMS
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Set and validate PDPM classifications and case mix to reflect the care actually delivered and documented
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Audit supporting documentation across nursing, therapy, dietary, and social services to substantiate coding
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Monitor Medicare eligibility, benefit periods, ARD scheduling, and required notices
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Track quality measures and Five-Star clinical indicators; identify and correct coding-driven issues
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Participate in Medicare and utilization review meetings
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Train facility nursing and interdisciplinary staff on RAI requirements and documentation standards
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Clear assessment backlogs and correct prior submissions where indicated
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Support the facility during survey and payer audits on assessment-related questions
QUALIFICATIONS
Required
Preferred
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Active Minnesota RN or LPN license in good standing
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Minimum 2 years of MDS Coordinator experience in a skilled nursing facility
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Working proficiency with MDS 3.0 and the RAI User's Manual
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Working knowledge of PDPM, Medicare Part A requirements, and Minnesota case mix
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Strong attention to detail and accurate coding across payment categories
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Proficiency with PointClickCare or a comparable EHR/MDS platform
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RAC-CT certification (AANAC) or comparable MDS certification
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Experience clearing assessment backlogs or correcting prior submissions
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Experience training facility staff on the RAI process
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Multi-facility or consulting experience
CREDENTIALING REQUIREMENTS
All Caring Clinical Partners professionals must have the following on file before an assignment begins:
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Current, unencumbered Minnesota license or certification in good standing
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Background study clearance through the Minnesota Department of Human Services (NETStudy 2.0)
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Current TB screening and immunization records
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Current BLS/CPR certification (where required for the role or client facility)
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR TERMS
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This is a 1099 independent contractor position, not employment with Caring Clinical Partners or the client facility. You control the manner and means of your professional work.
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As an independent contractor, you are responsible for your own federal and state taxes, professional liability coverage, and license maintenance.
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On-call days must be listed by the consultant to be paid.
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Mileage is not reimbursed. Lodging may be arranged for assignments far from home.
HOW TO APPLY
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Send your resume to ckratee@caringclinicalp.com or call 763-358-7205.
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Our onboarding is fully online — application, credentials, and paperwork are all completed electronically. Most candidates hear back from us within one business day.
APPLY FOR THIS POSITION
Call Us
(763) 358-7205
We will respond to all applications within one business day.