MDS & Care Plan Coordinator — Reimbursement Focus

Arc at Normal; Normal (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No On-Call

Health, Dental, Vision, 401K and more

Life Insurance – company paid

Leadership Training

Job summary

Arc at Normal is seeking an MDS Coordinator to join our in-person team. The role focuses on accurate MDS & care plan documentation to ensure proper reimbursement and regulatory compliance.

You will coordinate cross-functional reviews and schedules, integrating nursing, dietary, social, restorative and physician services. The position requires an active RN or LPN license and at least some Long Term Care experience, with a restorative certification due within six months if not already held.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse with current unencumbered state licensure.
• Long Term Care experience required.
• Restorative Certification required within six months of hire if not already certified at time of employment.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language.

Responsibilities

• Assesses health status and level of care for new admissions.
• Ensures timely completion of all MDS assessments including PPS Medicare, quarterly, annual, significant change.
• Maintains schedule of all MDS assessments with reference dates throughout resident stays.
• Completes care plans on admission, quarterly and as needed, per regulatory timeframes.
• Schedules and conducts resident care conferences and coordinates MDS reviews.
• Oversees that restorative nursing measures are reflected on care plans.

Skills

MDS documentation

Care planning

Interdisciplinary coordination

Restorative nursing coordination

Education

RN or LPN with active state licensure

Job description

Arc at Normal is seeking an MDS Coordinator to join our in-person team. The role focuses on accurate MDS & care plan documentation to ensure proper reimbursement and regulatory compliance.

You will coordinate cross-functional reviews and schedules, integrating nursing, dietary, social, restorative and physician services. The position requires an active RN or LPN license and at least some Long Term Care experience, with a restorative certification due within six months if not already held.