MDS Coordinator (LPN, RN)

Woodmont Health Campus; Valparaiso (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage

Get Paid Weekly + Quarterly Increases

Spending & Retirement Accounts

PTO + Paid Parental Leave

Inclusive Care

Tuition & Student Loan Assistance

Job summary

Woodmont Health Campus in Valparaiso, IN, is seeking an MDS Coordinator (LPN, RN) responsible for overseeing the resident assessment and care planning process. This role involves conducting MDS assessments to evaluate residents’ condition and needs, ensuring compliance with regulations, and preparing reports.

The ideal candidate will have a valid LPN or RN license, experience in the MDS or assessment role, and CPR certification. Benefits include medical coverage, weekly pay, and support for education and student loans.

Qualifications

• Must have and maintain a current, valid state LPN or RN license.
• Three to five years’ experience working in the MDS or assessment role is preferred.
• Current, valid CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and complete the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment.
• Evaluate each resident’s condition and medical data.
• Develop a written plan of care for each resident.
• Provide information on Medicare/Medicaid and financial assistance programs.
• Ensure MDS notes are informative and descriptive.
• Assist with completing the care plan for discharge.

Skills

Current, valid state LPN or RN license

Experience in MDS or assessment role

Current, valid 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 (CAAs) 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

Valparaiso, IN – Avalon Springs Health Campus, 2400 Silhvay Rd, Valparaiso, IN.

Benefits

• 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.

Equal Opportunity 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.