MDS Coordinator: PDPM, Assessments & Care Plans

Vernon Health & Rehabilitation; Wabash (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(K) with company match

PTO

Telehealth / Virtual Doctor Visits

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Life and AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance

KISx Card (surgery and imaging)

Tuition Reimbursement

Daily Pay Available

Mission-driven work environment

Supportive leadership

Job summary

Vernon Health & Rehabilitation in Indiana is seeking an experienced MDS Coordinator to lead the RAI process and drive accurate PDPM reimbursement. RN license is strongly preferred; LPN with MDS experience will be considered. You will collaborate with nursing, therapy, and others to complete assessments, develop person-centered care plans, and ensure CMS deadlines are met. This role offers comprehensive benefits and career growth.

Qualifications

• RN license strongly preferred; LPN with MDS experience considered.
• Minimum 2 years of MDS coordination experience in a skilled nursing facility.
• Strong working knowledge of PDPM, the RAI Manual, and iQIES.
• Experience with PointClickCare, MatrixCare, or similar EHR platform.
• RAC-CT certification preferred or willingness to obtain.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills.
• Ability to meet CMS submission deadlines consistently.

Responsibilities

• Complete all MDS assessments accurately and within CMS ARD windows.
• Submit assessments to iQIES and resolve any rejected or late assessments.
• Manage PDPM case mix including clinical categories, NTA scoring, and therapy minutes.
• Lead or co-lead interdisciplinary care conferences.
• Develop and update individualized, person-centered care plans.
• Monitor Quality Measures and contribute to QAPI initiatives.
• Conduct internal MDS audits to ensure coding accuracy and compliance.
• Educate nursing staff on documentation that supports MDS coding.
• Collaborate with the Business Office on Triple Check and billing accuracy.
• Assist with survey preparation and respond to MDS-related findings.

Skills

MDS coordination

PDPM knowledge

iQIES

Education

RN license (Registered Nurse)

Tools

PointClickCare

MatrixCare

iQIES

Job description

Vernon Health & Rehabilitation in Indiana is seeking an experienced MDS Coordinator to lead the RAI process and drive accurate PDPM reimbursement. RN license is strongly preferred; LPN with MDS experience will be considered. You will collaborate with nursing, therapy, and others to complete assessments, develop person-centered care plans, and ensure CMS deadlines are met. This role offers comprehensive benefits and career growth.