MDS & Care Plan Nurse — Assessment & Reimbursement Lead

University Park Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

University Park Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Fort Wayne, IN seeks an MDS Coordinator / Care Plan Nurse to ensure accurate and timely Medicare/Medicaid MDS and PPS documentation, integrating nursing, dietary, social recreation and rehabilitation services to optimize reimbursement.

You will assess new admissions, manage MDS schedules, enter data, coordinate interdisciplinary teams, and prepare care plans that reflect patient needs and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current unencumbered state licensure.
• Long Term Care Experience preferred.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language.

Responsibilities

• Assess health status and care level of new admissions.
• Ensure timely completion of MDS assessments (Medicare/Medicaid PPS).
• Coordinate interdisciplinary participation to complete the MDS.
• Maintain MDS schedule and reference dates.
• Enter data and submit MDS electronically; verify submissions.
• Conduct resident care conferences in compliance with regulations.
• Assist in formulating and revising care plans.
• Evaluate care plan comprehensiveness and outcomes.
• Facilitate level-of-care changes and notify departments.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

RN License

LTC Experience

English Proficiency

Job description

University Park Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Fort Wayne, IN seeks an MDS Coordinator / Care Plan Nurse to ensure accurate and timely Medicare/Medicaid MDS and PPS documentation, integrating nursing, dietary, social recreation and rehabilitation services to optimize reimbursement.

You will assess new admissions, manage MDS schedules, enter data, coordinate interdisciplinary teams, and prepare care plans that reflect patient needs and regulatory requirements.