MDS Coordinator (LPN) - Care Plans & Compliance

Walnut Creek Care Community; Kettering (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k with company match

Early Pay via Tapcheck

Employee perks & discounts

PTO and holidays

Referral bonus

Mentorship programs

Upskilling opportunities

Education loan repayment

Job summary

Walnut Creek Care Community in Ohio is seeking an experienced MDS Coordinator (LPN) to oversee the MDS assessment process and ensure regulatory compliance. You will collaborate with the care team to develop individualized care plans based on MDS findings and support timely CMS submissions.

The role requires 2–3 years of clinical nursing experience (1 year in long-term care) and knowledge of MDS 3.0, RAI, and EHR systems.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited LPN program.
• Active and unrestricted LPN license.
• 2–3 years of clinical nursing experience, with at least 1 year in long-term care.
• Experience with MDS assessments preferred; knowledge of MDS 3.0 and RAI.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate completion and submission of accurate and timely MDS assessments.
• Ensure assessments reflect current clinical status within timelines for MDS.
• Review MDS data for accuracy before submission to authorities.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to develop care plans.
• Participate in care plan meetings and update plans regularly.
• Ensure compliance with federal/state MDS regulations and CMS submissions.
• Serve as contact for residents and families about MDS and care planning.
• Monitor MDS data for quality improvement and audits.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Documentation

MDS 3.0 knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Interpersonal communication

Time management

EHR proficiency

Education

LPN program

Tools

MDS software

PCC

Job description

Walnut Creek Care Community in Ohio is seeking an experienced MDS Coordinator (LPN) to oversee the MDS assessment process and ensure regulatory compliance. You will collaborate with the care team to develop individualized care plans based on MDS findings and support timely CMS submissions.

The role requires 2–3 years of clinical nursing experience (1 year in long-term care) and knowledge of MDS 3.0, RAI, and EHR systems.