Job Posting: RN-MDS Coordinator

Department of State Hospitals

JC-525691
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RN-MDS Coordinator
REGISTERED NURSE (SAFETY)

$9,510.00 - $11,335.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 8/4/2026

Job Description and Duties


DSH-Napa is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented MDS Coordinator RN to lead the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment process for our Skilled Nursing Facility. This position plays a central role in ensuring regulatory compliance with CMS requirements, driving quality outcomes, and supporting the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process. The MDS Coordinator works collaboratively with interdisciplinary team members, nursing staff, physicians, and ancillary departments to produce accurate, timely, and clinically sound assessments.

 

Key Responsibilities
• Coordinate, complete, and transmit MDS assessments in accordance with CMS RAI Manual requirements and established timeframes
• Develop and maintain accurate care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary treatment team
• Monitor compliance with OBRA assessment schedules and ensure timely electronic submission to CMS
• Lead or support QAPI initiatives related to clinical quality measures, hospitalization reduction, and documentation accuracy
• Serve as the facility's primary resource for MDS coding questions and RAI process guidance
• Collaborate with disciplines across the hospital to ensure comprehensive and accurate assessment data
• Analyze facility quality measure data and work with leadership to implement performance improvement strategies
• Prepare for and participate in CDPH and TJC surveys; respond to survey findings related to MDS and care planning
• Provide education and training to nursing and clinical staff on MDS documentation requirements

Applications may be screened and only the most qualified candidates will be invited for an interview. Please ensure your application is thoroughly filled out, resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Per CCR 249.3 this job control may be used to fill subsequent vacancies.


Please note: you will need to take and pass an examination for Registered Nurse (MAND) to establish list eligibility please go to the link below: 

CalCareers

To ensure that your application will be considered for this recruitment the following items are required:

 

  • You must complete the STD. 678 Employment Application in its entirety and include, Registered Nurse (Safety) – JC 525691 ” in the “Job Title(s)” section of the application. 
  • Incomplete applications will not be considered.
  • Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of information provided on the STD. 678.
  • Possession of the legal requirements to practice as a professional Registered Nurse in California.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-525691
Position #(s):
480-044-8094-403
Working Title:
RN-MDS Coordinator
Classification:
REGISTERED NURSE (SAFETY)
$9,510.00 - $11,335.00 T
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Napa County
Telework:
In Office
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Facility:
Department of State Hospitals - Napa

Department Information

Founded in 1875, Napa State Hospital is the only state hospital in Northern California for persons struggling with severe mental illness.  Classified as a low to moderate security facility, the hospital has a bed capacity to treat up to 1,362 patients on an attractive campus with treatment units located on 138 acres. Staff is dedicated and committed to delivering high quality, cost-effective, professional services and specialized programs in an environment that promotes continuous improvements in treatment for individuals with mental disabilities.

Department Website: https://www.dsh.ca.gov

Department Website: https://www.dsh.ca.gov

Special Requirements

  • The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired.
  • The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 8/4/2026

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Department of State Hospitals
Department of State Hospitals - Napa
Attn: Exam/Hiring Unit
2100 Napa/Vallejo Hwy.
Napa, CA 94558

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of State Hospitals
Department of State Hospitals - Napa
Exam/Hiring Unit
2100 Napa/Vallejo Hwy.
Napa, CA 94558
08:00 AM - 04:00 PM

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

  • Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
  • Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:
Desirable Qualifications
• Minimum two (2) years of MDS coordination experience in a Medicare/Medicaid-certified SNF
• Demonstrated proficiency with the MDS 3.0 RAI process and CMS assessment protocols*
• Experience with Point Click Care (PCC) or equivalent preferred
• Working knowledge of CMS quality measure reporting, Five-Star Rating System
• Experience in a forensic psychiatric or state-operated facility
• Familiarity with QAPI methodology and SNF performance improvement processes
• Knowledge of California Title 22 SNF regulations and 42 CFR Part 483 requirements

*DSH-Napa recognizes that qualified candidates may not hold formal MDS certification and is prepared to provide comprehensive MDS training to the selected candidate.

Applicants should be highly motivated, goal oriented and demonstrate effective communication and leadership skills. All qualified applicants, SROA and Surplus employees are encouraged to apply. Duty Statements are available at the Human Resources office. All interested, eligible applicants should submit a resume and state application to the Human Resources office by final filling date.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Department Website: https://www.dsh.ca.gov
Human Resources Contact:
Harleen Sahota
(000) -
harleen.sahota@dsh.ca.gov

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
Tiffani Emerson Morris
(707) 312-6255
tiffani.emersonmorris@dsh.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
By Mail
Drop-off
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