MDS Coordinator (LPN/RN) — Skilled Nursing Leadership

The Orchards; Ohio; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

The Orchards is seeking a dedicated MDS Coordinator to lead RAI processes, MDS assessments, PPS documentation, CAAs, and care planning in a skilled nursing setting in Ohio. You will ensure regulatory compliance and maximize reimbursement while supporting resident-centered outcomes.

You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, provide education to nursing staff, and maintain accurate EMR documentation, monitoring quality measures and schedules.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Current LPN or RN license in the state where the building is located, or eligibility to obtain licensure prior to employment.
• Minimum of one year of nursing experience required; MDS coordination experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, OBRA regulations, PPS, Case Mix, and Quality Measures preferred.
• Experience in long-term care, skilled nursing, or geriatric care preferred.
• Strong assessment, organizational, analytical, and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities with residents, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Proficiency with electronic medical records and Microsoft Office applications.
• Completion of all required annual state-mandated education and in-service training.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate effective leadership by supporting The Orchards' core values, promoting teamwork, maintaining open communication, and fostering a culture of accountability throughout the MDS process.
• Coordinate, schedule, and oversee the completion of MDS assessments, PPS documentation, CAAs, and care plans in accordance with federal, state, and facility regulations.
• Monitor Medicare certifications, skilled nursing utilization, and resident reimbursement to ensure documentation supports services provided and reimbursement requirements are met.
• Lead the interdisciplinary team in developing, revising, and implementing individualized resident care plans.
• Coordinate assessment reference dates, scheduling changes, and completion deadlines to maximize reimbursement and maintain regulatory compliance.
• Monitor and evaluate Quality Measures and identify opportunities to improve resident outcomes and facility performance.
• Audit MDS assessments, CAAs, and care plans to ensure documentation is accurate, complete, and compliant with regulatory requirements.
• Complete or oversee admission, discharge, re-entry, and Medicare tracking documentation.
• Implement and evaluate restorative nursing programs in collaboration with nursing leadership.
• Attend and lead Medicare, Utilization Review, and interdisciplinary care planning meetings.
• Serve as the facility resource for MDS regulations, Medicare reimbursement, RUG/Case Mix systems, and documentation standards.
• Provide education and training to nursing staff and interdisciplinary team members regarding MDS requirements, documentation standards, and regulatory compliance.
• Communicate effectively with physicians, therapists, residents, family members, and interdisciplinary team members regarding resident assessments and care planning.
• Assist with nursing coverage as needed to support resident care and department operations.
• Maintain accurate electronic documentation using the facility's electronic medical record system.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Analytical skills

Nursing assessment

Education

LPN or RN licensure

Tools

EMR systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Orchards is seeking a dedicated MDS Coordinator to lead RAI processes, MDS assessments, PPS documentation, CAAs, and care planning in a skilled nursing setting in Ohio. You will ensure regulatory compliance and maximize reimbursement while supporting resident-centered outcomes.

You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, provide education to nursing staff, and maintain accurate EMR documentation, monitoring quality measures and schedules.