LPN MDS Coordinator

Eklego; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Village at Rockville is seeking an LPN MDS Coordinator to join a mission-driven not-for-profit skilled nursing team in Rockville, MD. You will ensure accurate assessments, support care planning, and help residents achieve high quality of life.

Join a coordinated interdisciplinary team, maintain MDS schedules and CMS submissions, and contribute to a resident-centered culture in a renowned NLCS community.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Maryland LPN license.
• MDS certification or proven MDS assessment experience preferred.
• Minimum 2 years clinical experience; at least 1 year in long‑term care.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate commitment to NLCS' core values in all aspects of work.
• Support NLCS policies and code of conduct.
• Coordinate individualized care plans using interdisciplinary team.
• Review MDS assessments and care plans for proper implementation.
• Participate in resident care plan conferences.
• Maintain MDS schedule and timeliness of assessments.
• Transmit CMS assessments and reconcile transmissions.

Skills

Strong communication

Microsoft Office

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Confidentiality

Team collaboration

Education

Maryland LPN license

MDS certification or experience

2 years clinical experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Eklego is proud to be leading the LPN MDS Coordinator search for The Village at Rockville, part of National Lutheran Communities & Services in Rockville, MD.

The Village at Rockville is a mission-driven not-for-profit organization with 160 licensed beds. NLCS is a highly rated skilled nursing operation providing cutting-edge and high-quality health care services for elders in the Rockville community.

What will I do as the LPN MDS Coordinator?

As an LPN MDS Coordinator, you'll be at the heart of their mission-ensuring accurate assessments, supporting care planning, and helping our residents achieve their highest quality of life. Every day is an opportunity to make a difference, collaborate with a dedicated team, and advance your career in a supportive, resident-centered environment.

• Demonstrate commitment to NLCS' core values in all aspects of your work
• Support NLCS policies, procedures, guidelines, and code of conduct standards
• Cultivate an inclusive and supportive environment that empowers team members and residents to thrive and pursue personal and professional growth, in alignment with our philosophy of purposeful living
• Foster a positive work environment that promotes team member engagement and satisfaction
• Coordinate individualized plans of care using an interdisciplinary team approach
• Review and evaluate resident MDS assessments and care plans to ensure proper implementation
• Participate in resident care plan conferences
• Maintain the MDS schedule within required time frames and communicate pending assessments to relevant directors
• Generate and distribute the monthly MDS calendar
• Complete and audit MDS assessments, ensuring all required signatures are obtained
• Transmit electronic copies of assessments to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and reconcile all transmissions

Qualifications:

• Current LPN license in the State of Maryland
• MDS certification or proven experience completing MDS assessments
• Minimum 2 years of clinical experience. Minimum of 1 year of experience in a long‑term care setting required
• Prior experience as an MDS coordinator is strongly preferred
• Must possess strong written and oral communication skills; able to maintain confidential information
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office
• Strong organizational and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.
• A collaborative spirit and a dedication to mission‑driven service in a senior care community

Why Choose Eklego?

As a Nursing professional, your skills are highly sought after, and you have many options. Here's what to expect with Eklego:

• We'll take the time to learn about your background, your goals, and your needs.
• Our clients rely on our expertise and trust Eklego to bring talent like YOU because we're ALL better together

We are an equal opportunity employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status, including genetic information.