LPN MDS Nurse: Post-Acute Care & Compliance Expert

Life Care Center of Littleton; Littleton (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Life Care Center of Littleton is seeking an LPN/MDS Nurse to complete MDS assessments, CCAs, and care plans with CMS guidelines. You will maintain accuracy and timely submissions in accordance with Life Care standards.

The position requires an active LPN/LVN license, two years of nursing experience (geriatrics preferred), and CPR certification. Join our Nursing On-Call Team and contribute to high‑quality post-acute care.

Qualifications

• Attended an accredited LPN program.
• Active LPN/LVN license in good standing.
• Two years nursing experience; geriatrics preferred.
• CPR certification upon hire or during orientation; current status required.

Responsibilities

• Complete and submit accurate MDS Assessments, CCAs, and Care Plans per CMS RAI Manual.
• Report changes in a patient’s condition to the DON.
• Educate direct care staff on CMS RAI updates impacting documentation.
• Review Interdisciplinary Care Plan and CMS reports for timely billing.
• Attend PPS and other meetings; perform staff nurse duties as needed.
• Maintain patient rights, safety, and sanitation; uphold professional conduct.
• Participate in evacuation of patients and demonstrate reliability.

Skills

Independent decision making

CMS RAI knowledge

Team communication

Patient safety

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

LPN/LVN program

Active LPN/LVN license

2+ years nursing experience

CPR certification

Job description

Life Care Center of Littleton is seeking an LPN/MDS Nurse to complete MDS assessments, CCAs, and care plans with CMS guidelines. You will maintain accuracy and timely submissions in accordance with Life Care standards.

The position requires an active LPN/LVN license, two years of nursing experience (geriatrics preferred), and CPR certification. Join our Nursing On-Call Team and contribute to high‑quality post-acute care.