LPN/RN MDS Coordinator

Apploi; Tennessee; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mt. Pleasant Health and Rehabilitation seeks a detail-driven MDS Coordinator (LPN or RN) to lead MDS/RAI assessments, care planning, and regulatory compliance. This in-office role requires organization, knowledge, and compassion to support resident care.

Responsibilities include PPS and Medicare meetings, chart audits, and ensuring timely MDS documentation in line with federal/state guidelines, with a focus on interdisciplinary collaboration.

Qualifications

• Current license as LPN or RN.
• Certification in MDS is required.
• Previous MDS experience in Skilled Nursing Facilities.
• Must have MDS 3.0 experience.
• Knowledge of Medicaid and Medicare.
• Must have long-term care experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure utilization of interdisciplinary rehab team process in the formulation of MDS/RAI's.
• Observe direct nursing care, review documentation and make appropriate recommendations, assist with chart audits.
• Provide clinical support and direction to appropriate resource materials.
• Verify all MDS documents required by Federal and/or State Guidelines or Organizational policy are completed timely as set forth by Federal Regulations.
• Participate in Daily PPS meetings, weekly Medicare meetings, and month end meetings to assure federal billing requirements are met.
• Assist in completing the Resident Assessment Instrument with the Interdisciplinary Team.
• Assist with the coordination and participate in the completion of the Resident Assessment Instrument in accordance with current Federal and State Regulations.

Skills

LPN or RN license

MDS certification

MDS 3.0 experience

Medicaid/Medicare knowledge

Long-term care experience

Job description

Welcome to Mt. Pleasant Health and Rehabilitation!

Step into a role where precision meets purpose, and your expertise helps shape exceptional resident care. We are seeking a detail-driven LPN or RN skilled in MDS assessments, care planning, and regulatory compliance. This position is in-office, not remote. If you are organized, knowledgeable, and ready to bring both structure and compassion to your work, we invite you to apply and be part of a team where your impact is truly felt!

Responsibilities of the MDS Coordinator:

• Ensure utilization of interdisciplinary rehab team process in the formulation of MDS/RAI's.
• Observe direct nursing care, review documentation and make appropriate recommendations, assist with chart audits.
• Provide clinical support and direction to appropriate resource materials.
• Verify all MDS documents required either by Federal and/or State Guidelines or Organizational policy are easily available at all times is completed timely as set forth by Federal Regulations.
• Participate in Daily PPS meetings, weekly Medicare meetings, and month end meetings to assure federal billing requirements are met.
• Assist in completing the Resident Assessment Instrument with the Interdisciplinary Team.
• Assist with the coordination and participate in the completion of the Resident Assessment Instrument in accordance with current Federal and State Regulations.

Requirements of the MDS Coordinator

• Current license as LPN or RN
• Certification in MDS
• Previous MDS experience gained in Skilled Nursing Facilities
• Must have MDS 3.0 Experience
• Knowledge of Medicaid and Medicare
• Must have long-term care experience

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Facility is an equal opportunity employer. The Facility does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or any other characteristic(s) protected by federal, state, and local laws. The Facility will also make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities should a request for an accommodation be made. A key part of this policy is to provide equal employment opportunity regarding all terms and conditions of employment and in all aspects of a person's relationship with the Facility including recruitment, hiring, promotions, upgrading positions, conditions of employment, compensation, training, benefits, transfers, discipline, and termination of employment.