MDS Coordinator (LPN, RN)

Trilogy Health Services; Lapeer (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage

Get Paid Weekly + Quarterly Increases

PTO + Paid Parental Leave

Tuition & Student Loan Assistance

Job summary

Stonegate Health Campus in Michigan is seeking an MDS Coordinator (LPN or RN) to oversee resident assessments and care planning, ensuring compliance with federal and state MDS regulations and Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement.

The role requires a current LPN or RN license, CPR certification, and 3–5 years' MDS experience in long-term care. You will coordinate care plans, document care outcomes, and support residents and families with available financial resources.

Qualifications

• Must have and maintain a current, valid state LPN or RN license.
• Three (3) to five (5) years' experience in MDS/assessment in long-term care.
• Current, valid CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and complete the MDS assessment to evaluate residents' status and triggers.
• Evaluate residents' condition to determine need for special assessments or plan amendments.
• Prepare and electronically transmit reports to national Medicare/Medicaid databases.
• Develop a written plan of care for each resident with goals for identified problems/needs.
• Provide information on Medicare/Medicaid and other financial assistance programs to residents.
• Ensure MDS notes describe services and resident responses accurately.
• Assist with care plan portions of discharge planning and participate in committees' recommendations.

Skills

LPN license

RN license

CPR certification

Job description

POSITION OVERVIEW

The MDS Coordinator (LPN, RN) is responsible for overseeing the resident assessment and care planning process and ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations related to resident assessments, quality of care and Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct and complete the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment to evaluate residents' physical, psychological and functional status, including the implementation of Care Area Assessments (CAA)s and triggers.
• Evaluate each resident's condition and pertinent medical data to determine any need for special assessment activities or a need to amend the admission assessment.
• Prepare and electronically transmit timely reports to the national Medicare and Medicaid databases.
• Develop a written plan of care (preliminary and comprehensive) for each resident that identifies the problems/needs of the resident and the goals to be accomplished for each problem/need identified.
• Provide information to residents/families on Medicare/Medicaid and other financial assistance programs available to the residents.
• Ensure that MDS notes are informative and descriptive of the services provided and of the residents' response to the service.
• Assist with completing the care plan portion of the residents' discharge plan. Evaluate and implement recommendations from established committees as they pertain to the assessment and/or care plan functions of the health campus.

Qualifications

• Must have and maintain a current, valid state LPN or RN license.
• Three (3) to five (5) years' experience working in the MDS or assessment role in a senior residential care, healthcare, senior living industry or long-term care environment, preferred.
• Current, valid CPR certification required.

Compensation will be determined based on the relevant license or certification held, as well as the candidate's years of experience.

Location

US-MI-Lapeer

Stonegate Health Campus

2525 DeMille Blvd

Lapeer

MI

Benefits

Our comprehensive Thrive benefits program focuses on your well-being, offering support for personal wellness, financial stability, career growth, and meaningful connections. This list includes some of the key benefits, though additional options are available.

• Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage – Includes free Virtual Doctor Visits, with coverage starting in your first 30 days.
• Get Paid Weekly + Quarterly Increases – Enjoy weekly pay and regular quarterly wage increases.
• Spending & Retirement Accounts – HSA with company match, Dependent Care, LSA, and 401(k) with company match.
• PTO + Paid Parental Leave – Paid time off and fully paid parental leave for new parents.
• Inclusive Care – No-cost LGBTQIA+ support and gender-affirming care coordination.
• Tuition & Student Loan Assistance – Financial support for education, certifications, and student loan repayment.

EEO Statement

As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to diversity and inclusion, and we prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

NOTICE TO ALL APPLICANTS (WI, IN, OH, MI & KY): for this type of employment, state law requires a criminal record check as a condition of employment.