MDS & Care Plan Coordinator (RN/LPN)

Life Care Centers of America; Bridgeton (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Care Centers of America is seeking an RN/LPN MDS Coordinator to ensure accurate and timely interdisciplinary MDS Assessments, CCAs, and Care Plans in line with CMS RAI guidelines. The role requires reviewing CMS reports, educating direct care staff on regulatory changes, and collaborating with the DON and inter-disciplinary teams to maintain compliance.

You will participate in PPS meetings, support care planning, assist with final validations, and help sustain high-quality resident care.

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelors degree in nursing from an accredited college or university.
• Active RN or LPN license in good standing in the applicable state.
• Two years of nursing experience; geriatric experience preferred.
• CRN C Certification (clinical compliance).
• CPR certification required on hire or during orientation.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and assist with completion and submission of interdisciplinary, accurate MDS Assessments, CCAs, and Care Plans per CMS RAI Manual Regulations.
• Report changes in a patient’s condition identified by the MDS to the DON.
• Educate direct care staff about CMS RAI Manual updates or facility regulations affecting documentation.
• Assist with review of the Interdisciplinary Comprehensive Care Plan.
• Review Final Validation Reports and ensure CMS QIES submissions are ready for billing.

Skills

MDS coordination

Regulatory knowledge

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

RN or LPN degree

CRN C Certification

Job description

Life Care Centers of America is seeking an RN/LPN MDS Coordinator to ensure accurate and timely interdisciplinary MDS Assessments, CCAs, and Care Plans in line with CMS RAI guidelines. The role requires reviewing CMS reports, educating direct care staff on regulatory changes, and collaborating with the DON and inter-disciplinary teams to maintain compliance.

You will participate in PPS meetings, support care planning, assist with final validations, and help sustain high-quality resident care.