MDS

Alta-Heights-Post-Acute; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Alta-Heights-Post-Acute is seeking an MDS Nurse (LVN/LPN) to coordinate and complete MDS assessments, ensuring regulatory compliance and accurate documentation for care planning and reimbursement.

You will collaborate with nursing, therapy, social services and dietary teams to build individualized care plans and participate in quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Current LVN/LPN license in the state of practice.
• Prior experience in long‑term care or skilled nursing facility preferred.
• Knowledge of MDS 3.0, RAI process, and Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement guidelines.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Complete MDS assessments and CAAs within required timelines.
• Ensure accuracy of resident clinical documentation to support care planning and reimbursement.
• Maintain CMS/state/facility compliance and participate in audits/surveys.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans.
• Provide education on documentation standards and MDS requirements.

Skills

MDS 3.0 knowledge

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Regulatory compliance

Documentation accuracy

EHR proficiency

Communication skills

Education

LVN/LPN license

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

General PurposeThe MDS Nurse (LVN/LPN) is responsible for coordinating and completing the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments in compliance with federal and state regulations. This role ensures accurate documentation of resident care, supports reimbursement processes, and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to promote quality outcomes for residents.Essential DutiesComplete MDS assessments and care area assessments (CAAs) within required timelines.Ensure accuracy of resident clinical documentation to support care planning and reimbursement.Maintain compliance with CMS, state, and facility guidelines.Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized care plans.Monitor resident progress and update care plans as needed.Participate in resident care conferences and quality improvement initiatives.Ensure MDS submissions meet regulatory requirements for Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement.Assist with audits and surveys by providing accurate documentation and reports.Stay current with regulatory changes impacting MDS and skilled nursing documentation.Work closely with nursing staff, therapy, social services, and dietary teams to gather resident information.Provide education and guidance to staff on documentation standards and MDS requirements.Communicate effectively with residents and families regarding care planning.Supervisory RequirementsThis role has no supervisory requirements.QualificationEducation and/or ExperienceCurrent LVN/LPN license in the state of practice.Prior experience in long‑term care or skilled nursing facility preferred.Knowledge of MDS 3.0, RAI process, and Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement guidelines.Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.Ability to work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams.Proficiency in electronic health records (EHR) systems.Language SkillsMust be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language. Ability to read technical procedures. Ability to read and comprehend policy and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and employees. Must be able to relate information concerning a resident’s condition.Mathematical SkillsAbility to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.Reasoning AbilityAbility to solve practical problems and deal with a variety ofconcrete variables in situations where only limited standardizationexists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished inwritten, oral, diagram, or schedule formCertificates, Licenses, RegistrationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be proficient inthe Microsoft Suite products.Must maintain all required continuing education/licensing.Must remain in good standing with the State Board of Nursing at alltimesPhysical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee tosuccessfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enableindividuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Prolonged use of a desktop or laptopcomputer. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, andtalk, read or hear. Frequent use of all office-related equipment to include; copier/scanner/fax, telephone, andcalculator.Travel by auto or airline may be required.Work EnvironmentThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.