MDS Coordinator (LPN/RN) — Competitive Pay & Benefits

Allure HCS; Zion (IL); On-site; USD 58,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) with company match up to 3%

Tuition Reimbursement

Opportunities for growth

Supportive leadership

Team-oriented environment

Competitive pay

Job summary

Allure of Zion invites an experienced MDS Coordinator (LPN or RN) to join our skilled nursing team. In this role, you will coordinate the MDS assessment process, ensure timely submissions, and support an interdisciplinary team to maintain compliant care and appropriate reimbursement.

The ideal candidate will hold an active Illinois license, be organized, detail oriented, and able to communicate with residents and families.

Qualifications

• Current, active Illinois LPN or RN license.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to communicate with residents, families, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently while also functioning as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the MDS assessment process for residents throughout their stay.
• Ensure accurate and timely completion of required MDS assessments (Medicare/PPS, quarterly, annual, and significant changes).
• Coordinate interdisciplinary team participation in the MDS process.
• Maintain an accurate MDS calendar and assessment schedule including ARDs.
• Review documentation to support accurate MDS coding and reimbursement.
• Complete MDS data entry and electronic submission.
• Verify successful electronic submission of assessments.
• Complete corrections and modifications when necessary.
• Maintain accurate and organized MDS records and supporting documentation.
• Collaborate with nursing, therapy, dietary, social services, activities, and other team members.
• Monitor assessment completion to meet regulatory and facility deadlines.
• Assist with identifying changes in resident condition that may require an MDS assessment.
• Maintain knowledge of CMS and regulatory requirements related to the MDS process.
• Participate in care planning and interdisciplinary team meetings.
• Promote accurate documentation and quality outcomes for residents.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Time-management

Communication with residents and team

Attention to detail

Independent and team work

Education

Illinois LPN or RN license

Tools

Electronic MDS submission systems

Job description

Allure of Zion invites an experienced MDS Coordinator (LPN or RN) to join our skilled nursing team. In this role, you will coordinate the MDS assessment process, ensure timely submissions, and support an interdisciplinary team to maintain compliant care and appropriate reimbursement.

The ideal candidate will hold an active Illinois license, be organized, detail oriented, and able to communicate with residents and families.