MDS Coordinator (LPN/RN) — PDPM & Care Planning Lead

Guggenheimer Health & Rehab Center; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

PTO

401(k)

Flexible daily pay

Comprehensive benefits

Wellness program

Job summary

Guggenheimer Health & Rehab Center in Lynchburg, VA is seeking an experienced MDS Coordinator (LPN/RN) to lead resident assessments and care planning, ensuring accuracy, CMS compliance and PDPM optimization. You’ll collaborate across nursing, rehab and admin to drive quality outcomes and reimbursement.

The ideal candidate holds a Virginia LPN or RN license, has MDS experience (1+ year preferred), and demonstrates meticulous attention to documentation, regulatory updates, and team coordination.

Qualifications

• Active LPN or RN license in Virginia.
• MDS experience (1+ year preferred).
• Strong knowledge of PDPM, RAI guidelines, and care plan development.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with nursing, rehab, and administrative teams.
• Certification in MDS/RAI preferred, or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Complete and manage timely, accurate MDS assessments (per RAI process & CMS guidelines).
• Coordinate interdisciplinary care planning meetings.
• Review documentation to support coding accuracy for PDPM.
• Monitor quality measures and support QA initiatives.
• Educate staff on best practices in documentation and resident care planning.
• Stay current with regulatory updates and ensure compliance.

Skills

MDS experience

PDPM knowledge

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Virginia LPN/RN license

Job description

Guggenheimer Health & Rehab Center in Lynchburg, VA is seeking an experienced MDS Coordinator (LPN/RN) to lead resident assessments and care planning, ensuring accuracy, CMS compliance and PDPM optimization. You’ll collaborate across nursing, rehab and admin to drive quality outcomes and reimbursement.

The ideal candidate holds a Virginia LPN or RN license, has MDS experience (1+ year preferred), and demonstrates meticulous attention to documentation, regulatory updates, and team coordination.