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RN MDS Coordinator

Norfolk Health & Rehabilitation Center

Norfolk, VA

Clinical Documentation & Utilization Review Nurses · Administrative & Consulting Nurses

Sign-on bonus

Posted Jul 16

Shift
Rotating
Unit
Rehab

What the listing says

Role

Schedule
Rotating
Weekends
Weekends required
Term
Permanent
Setting
Long Term Care
Accepts
RN

Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.

Pay

Against the board
$6/hr below the median
This role$48/hr
Administrative & Consulting Nurses in Virginia$54/hr

The median for Administrative & Consulting Nurses in Virginia is $54/hr, across 8 postings.

Sign-on bonus
$10,000

About this role

Norfolk Health & Rehabilitation Center is seeking a full-time RN MDS Coordinator with a license to practice for our 180-bed skilled nursing facility in Norfolk. Sign-On Bonus of $10,000 for if hired before 7/31/2026!

The typical schedule for the MDS Coordinator is Monday-Friday with a weekend rotation of Manager on Duty.

The MDS Coordinator is responsible for completing minimum data set assessments and creating comprehensive plans of care after review of the patient's medical record and communication with direct care staff, the patient's physician, and family. The MDS Coordinator develops and completes the patient assessment process in accordance with the requirements of federal and state regulations and company policies and procedures.

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Skills and Abilities

Strong clinical assessment skills

Ability to make independent decisions on a regular basis

Effective interpersonal skills and the ability to work with an interdisciplinary team

Basic computer skills

Proven written and oral communication skills

Proven decision making and analytical skills

Requirements are

RN license skilled nursing and rehabilitation environment experience strong clinical skills an understanding of the MDS 3.0 process commitment for service excellence superior customer service and communication skills.

We offer a competitive rate of pay and a comprehensive benefits package for full-time associates which include affordable health and dental insurance within 60-90 days of hire, paid time off, extra pay for holidays, and a 401k with company match.

Working for MFA at a LifeWorks Rehab and Skilled Nursing Center is no ordinary career. It takes pride and dedication. It takes a critical combination of technical skills balanced with people skills. Most of all it takes a unique person, with a caring heart and a passion for helping others. It's more than just a job...it's a calling.

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Requirements

  • RN
  • Computer operation
  • Customer communication
  • Skilled nursing facility experience
  • Skilled nursing facility
  • RN License
  • Customer service
  • Computer literacy
  • Paid holidays

Benefits

  • Paid holidays
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Paid time off
  • AWHEP

Place

City
Norfolk, VA
Median rent
$1,321/mo

rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024

Local household income
$66,109/yr

all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024

Metro price level
2% below the national average

Norfolk area index 97.9, where 100 is the national average.

Norfolk sits where the Elizabeth River meets the Chesapeake Bay, anchoring Virginia's coastal Hampton Roads region. Home to the world's largest naval base, this port city blends maritime energy with historic neighborhoods like Ghent, where tree-lined streets and local shops give nurses a welcoming home base between shifts.

Map showing the location of Norfolk, VA
Approximate location in Norfolk, VA. · © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap· Open the live map

Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.

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