MDS Coordinator (LPN/RN) — Elevate Resident Care

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) with company match up to 3%

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Allure of Zion is seeking a dedicated MDS Coordinator (LPN or RN) to join our skilled nursing team in Zion, IL. You will coordinate the MDS process, ensure timely assessments, and support interdisciplinary staff to promote accurate documentation and quality outcomes for residents.

The role requires an active Illinois LPN or RN license, strong organizational skills, English proficiency, and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Current, active, and unencumbered Illinois LPN or RN license.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents, families, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently while also functioning effectively as part of a team.
• Previous MDS experience (preferred).
• Long-term care/skilled nursing experience (preferred).
• Knowledge of CMS regulations and the RAI/MDS process (preferred).
• Experience with electronic MDS submission systems (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the MDS assessment process for residents throughout their stay.
• Ensure accurate and timely completion of required MDS assessments, including Medicare/PPS, quarterly, annual, and significant change assessments.
• 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 interdisciplinary team members.
• Monitor assessment completion to ensure regulatory and facility deadlines are met.
• Assist with identifying changes in resident condition that may require an MDS assessment.
• Maintain knowledge of current CMS and regulatory requirements related to the MDS process.
• Participate in care planning and interdisciplinary team meetings as appropriate.
• Promote accurate documentation and quality outcomes for our residents.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Interdisciplinary communication

English proficiency

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Illinois LPN or RN license

LPN or RN license in Illinois

Job description

Allure of Zion is seeking a dedicated MDS Coordinator (LPN or RN) to join our skilled nursing team in Zion, IL. You will coordinate the MDS process, ensure timely assessments, and support interdisciplinary staff to promote accurate documentation and quality outcomes for residents.

The role requires an active Illinois LPN or RN license, strong organizational skills, English proficiency, and attention to detail.