MDS Coordinator: Drive Quality Care & Compliance

Sapphire at Maple Crest; Belvidere Township (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Life insurance

Paid vacation/sick time

Personal days

Employee referral bonus

Tuition reimbursement

401K

Rewarding work environment

Job summary

Sapphire at Maple Crest in Belvidere, IL is seeking an MDS Coordinator to support the Director of Nursing in ensuring documentation meets Federal, State, and Certification guidelines. The role coordinates the RAI process, MDS 3.0, CAAs, and the interdisciplinary care plan.

Ideal candidate will have a nursing degree and an active state license with at least 2 years of SNF experience and solid knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid processes. Join our supportive team in a post-acute setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved nursing program and licensed in the state.
• Minimum of 2 years nursing experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility preferred.
• Strong knowledge of MDS, OBRA, and Medicare/ Medicaid processes.

Responsibilities

• Complete the RAI process from MDS to care plan.
• Initiate and monitor RAI tracking in Point Click Care.
• Oversee MDS 3.0 regulatory and financial tasks.
• Ensure timely completion and submission; review validation reports.
• Follow up to ensure documentation standards.
• Conduct patient assessments and data collection.
• Determine Assessment Reference Date reflecting care needs.
• Provide interdisciplinary schedules for MDS assessments and OBRA/PPS.
• Obtain necessary signatures.

Skills

MDS knowledge

Medicare PPS knowledge

Medicaid reimbursement

OBRA regulations

Care planning

Education

RN license (state-licenced)

Job description

Sapphire at Maple Crest in Belvidere, IL is seeking an MDS Coordinator to support the Director of Nursing in ensuring documentation meets Federal, State, and Certification guidelines. The role coordinates the RAI process, MDS 3.0, CAAs, and the interdisciplinary care plan.

Ideal candidate will have a nursing degree and an active state license with at least 2 years of SNF experience and solid knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid processes. Join our supportive team in a post-acute setting.