MDS Coordinator & Care Plan Nurse — Care Team Leader

University-Park-Rehabilitation-and-Healthcare-Center; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

University-Park-Rehabilitation-and-Healthcare-Center in Fort Wayne, IN is seeking an experienced MDS Coordinator / Care Plan Nurse to ensure timely completion of Medicare/Medicaid MDS documents and accurate PPS submissions.

This role integrates nursing, dietary, social recreation, restorative and physician services to optimize reimbursement and resident care plans.

Requires current RN license; LTC experience preferred; strong data entry and regulatory knowledge; on-site position.

Qualifications

• Current unencumbered RN license required.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Assesses health status and level of care for new admissions.
• Ensures timely completion of MDS assessments (PPS Medicare, quarterly, annual, significant change).
• Coordinates interdisciplinary participation in completing the MDS.
• Manages data entry and electronic submission of MDS assessments and maintains records.
• Schedules and conducts resident care conferences in compliance with regulations.
• Assists in formulating and revising care plans and evaluates outcomes.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

Registered Nurse License (RN)

Long Term Care Experience preferred

Job description

University-Park-Rehabilitation-and-Healthcare-Center in Fort Wayne, IN is seeking an experienced MDS Coordinator / Care Plan Nurse to ensure timely completion of Medicare/Medicaid MDS documents and accurate PPS submissions.

This role integrates nursing, dietary, social recreation, restorative and physician services to optimize reimbursement and resident care plans.

Requires current RN license; LTC experience preferred; strong data entry and regulatory knowledge; on-site position.