MDS Coordinator: Lead Assessments, Care Plans & PPS

Regency at Lansing West; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

401K with matching funds

Health insurance

AFLAC

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Regency at Lansing West is seeking an experienced MDS Nurse to manage MDS assessments, care planning, and PPS coordination. You will collaborate with physicians, nursing, social services, therapy, dietary, and activity staff to ensure compliant, patient-centered care.

Ideal candidates hold an RN license and have strong communication and teamwork skills, with experience in RAI and PPS processes. This role is based in Lansing, MI, and emphasizes autonomous work within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Experience as an MDS nurse with knowledge of RAI and PPS.
• Registered nurse with ability to work autonomously and manage care plans.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities within a regulated care environment.

Responsibilities

• Completes the MDS, CAA's and care plans within regulated time frames.
• Assesses resident through physical assessment, interview and chart review.
• Discusses resident care needs with caregivers, including physician, nursing, social services, therapy, dietary, and activity staff.
• Reviews information from hospital, consults and outside agencies for assessment and care planning.
• Coordinates, identifies, and initiates significant changes in MDS.
• Prepare PPS meetings and monitor Medicare days and RUGs utilization.
• Stay current with AANAC requirements.

Skills

MDS nursing

Autonomy

Communication

Teamwork

PPS knowledge

Education

RN license

Job description

Regency at Lansing West is seeking an experienced MDS Nurse to manage MDS assessments, care planning, and PPS coordination. You will collaborate with physicians, nursing, social services, therapy, dietary, and activity staff to ensure compliant, patient-centered care.

Ideal candidates hold an RN license and have strong communication and teamwork skills, with experience in RAI and PPS processes. This role is based in Lansing, MI, and emphasizes autonomous work within a collaborative team.