Registered Nurse Assessment Coordinator (MDS) (RNAC)
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Job Description
Registered Nurse Assessment Coordinator (MDS) – We're hiring an RN to coordinate patient/resident care from admission through discharge. This role works under the Director of Nursing to manage assessments and care planning in a long-term care setting.
What You'll Do- Identify and monitor resident skilled services and care needs
- Coordinate the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process and complete accurate Minimum Data Sets (MDS)
- Develop interdisciplinary Plans of Care with the healthcare team
- Monitor resident status for changes in condition and progress toward care goals
- Participate in daily Medicare Prospective Pay System Interdisciplinary Team Meetings
- Current, unencumbered RN license in state of practice (LVN licensure also considered)
- Minimum 2 years direct hands-on nursing experience
- Minimum 2 years long-term care experience
- Preferably 1+ year RAI/MDS experience
- ICD-10 coding proficiency and reliable transportation required
- Competitive wages: LVN $33-$38/hour; RN $79,040-$91,520/year
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; tuition reimbursement and nursing loan repayment
- 401(k), paid time off, DailyPay option, and employee assistance plan
- In-facility education programs and various employee discounts
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What Most Job Listings Don’t Tell You
General overview for this role type — specific duties and requirements vary by employer.
Nursing roles in senior living are fundamentally different from hospital nursing. Most positions involve building long-term relationships with the same residents over months or years rather than cycling through new patients every shift. Facilities in the Houston area typically require an active Texas RN or LVN license, current CPR/BLS certification, and many prefer at least one year of geriatric or long-term care experience.
Shift patterns vary widely — some facilities run traditional 8-hour shifts (day, evening, night), while others use 12-hour rotations. Weekend and holiday coverage is almost always part of the schedule. The nurse-to-resident ratio in assisted living is generally more favorable than in hospitals, but you will likely be the highest-level clinical staff on the floor during your shift, which means more autonomy and more responsibility for clinical judgment calls.
What to Expect in This Role Day-to-Day
Based on typical senior living facilities in the Houston area.
A typical shift starts with medication pass and resident assessments. You will review overnight notes from the previous shift, check vitals for residents on your watch list, and coordinate with CNAs on any changes in condition. Mid-shift usually involves documentation, family communication, and working with physicians on care plan updates — often by phone or telehealth rather than in-person rounds.
Depending on the facility, you may also handle admissions paperwork, manage wound care, supervise medication techs, and respond to emergencies. The documentation load in senior living is significant — state surveys and compliance requirements mean thorough charting is non-negotiable. Many nurses in this setting say the most rewarding part is knowing their residents personally and being able to notice subtle changes that a rotating hospital nurse might miss.
Houston Area Salary Data
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Registered Nurse positions in the Houston metro area earn a median wage of $48.00/hr ($99,840/yr). The typical range is $39.37 – $55.77/hr (25th–75th percentile).
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX Metro Area). Salary data provided by Houston Senior Living Guide.
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