MDS Coordinator (LPN, RN)

Trilogy Health Services; Wabash (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Weekly pay + quarterly increases

HSA with company match

PTO + Paid parental leave

Tuition & student loan assistance

Job summary

Wellbrooke of Wabash, part of Trilogy Health Services, seeks an MDS Coordinator (LPN/RN) to oversee resident assessments and care planning, ensuring regulatory compliance for Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement.

Responsibilities include conducting MDS assessments, planning care, communicating with families about financial assistance, and coordinating discharge plan activities within a long-term care setting.

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.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and complete the MDS assessment to evaluate residents' physical, psychological and functional status, including CAAs and triggers.
• Evaluate each resident's condition and medical data to determine need for special assessment activities or amendment of admission assessment.
• Prepare and electronically transmit timely reports to the national Medicare/Medicaid databases.
• Develop a written plan of care for each resident identifying problems, needs and goals.
• Provide information to residents/families on Medicare/Medicaid and other financial assistance programs available.
• Ensure MDS notes are informative and descriptive of services provided and resident response.
• Assist with completing the care plan portion of the discharge plan and implement recommendations from committees.

Skills

MDS/Assessment experience

CPR certification

LPN/RN license

Job description

JOIN TEAM TRILOGY

At Trilogy, you'll experience a caring, supportive community that values each team member. We prioritize meaningful relationships, genuine teamwork, and continuous growth. With the stability of long-term care, competitive pay, and exceptional benefits, Trilogy offers a work environment where you're supported, appreciated, and empowered to thrive in your career. If you're ready to join a team committed to your success, Trilogy is where you belong and thrive!

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-IN-Wabash

Wellbrooke of Wabash

20 John Kissinger Drive

Wabash

IN

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.

ABOUT TRILOGY HEALTH SERVICES

Since our founding in 1997, Trilogy has been dedicated to making long-term care better for our residents and more rewarding for our team members. We're proud to be recognized as one of Fortune's Best Places to Work in Aging Services, a certified Great Place to Work, and one of Glassdoor's Top 100 Best Companies to Work. At Trilogy, we embrace who you are, help you achieve your full potential, and make working hard feel fulfilling. 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.