MDS & Care Plan Coordinator

Chateau Nursing and Rehabilitation Center; Illinois; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(K) Program

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Voluntary Life & Disability Insurance

Daily Pay

Job summary

Chateau Nursing and Rehabilitation Center seeks a dedicated MDS/Care Plan Coordinator to ensure accurate resident assessments and up-to-date care plans in coordination with the care team. You will communicate resident conditions to families, coordinate plans, and maintain regulatory compliance across departments in a full-time Illinois facility.

Join a supportive team that emphasizes quality, individualized care and ongoing staff education, with comprehensive benefits and opportunities to lead

Qualifications

• MDS experience required.
• Current State of Illinois LPN license.
• AANAC certification preferred.
• Strong organizational, planning, and managerial skills.
• Working knowledge of EMR systems and nursing administration.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the completion of MDS assessments upon admission, readmission, quarterly, annually, and during significant changes or PPS/Insurance Reimbursement periods.
• Develop and maintain a monthly MDS assessment and Care Plan Conference schedule.
• Ensure timely completion of MDS sections by the appropriate department and validate accuracy.
• Collaborate with departments to identify and resolve MDS-related issues, providing re-education as needed.
• Review diagnosis coding and sequencing with physicians quarterly, updating ICD-9/ICD-10 coding as necessary.
• Lead weekly MDS Pre-Planning and Medicare meetings to ensure compliance and accuracy.
• Assist and educate staff in EMR charting, documentation, and achieving Care Plan goals.
• Communicate resident care plans and progress to staff, residents, and families.
• Conduct quarterly in-service training for nursing staff on care plans and documentation.
• Audit monthly EMR charting to ensure proper documentation of care and follow up with staff when needed.
• Report and follow up on documentation discrepancies to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate resident Care Plans with therapy departments (PT/OT/Respiratory/Speech).
• Maintain resident confidentiality and adhere to safety policies.

Skills

MDS experience

Strong organizational skills

Planning and managerial skills

Communication with families and staff

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

LPN license (Illinois)

AANAC certification

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Chateau Nursing and Rehabilitation Center seeks a dedicated MDS/Care Plan Coordinator to ensure accurate resident assessments and up-to-date care plans in coordination with the care team. You will communicate resident conditions to families, coordinate plans, and maintain regulatory compliance across departments in a full-time Illinois facility.

Join a supportive team that emphasizes quality, individualized care and ongoing staff education, with comprehensive benefits and opportunities to lead