MDS Coordinator: PDPM & Care Plan Lead
Vernon Health & Rehabilitation
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Job summary
Vernon Health & Rehabilitation is seeking a detail-oriented MDS Coordinator to lead the RAI process and drive accurate PDPM reimbursement. You will collaborate with nursing, therapy, dietary, and social services to ensure complete assessments and individualized care plans.
The role requires an RN license or significant MDS experience as an LPN, with strong knowledge of PDPM, the RAI Manual, and iQIES. Prior experience with PointClickCare or MatrixCare is preferred.
Qualifications
- Current 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
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Vernon Health & Rehabilitation is seeking a detail-oriented MDS Coordinator to lead the RAI process and drive accurate PDPM reimbursement. You will collaborate with nursing, therapy, dietary, and social services to ensure complete assessments and individualized care plans.
The role requires an RN license or significant MDS experience as an LPN, with strong knowledge of PDPM, the RAI Manual, and iQIES. Prior experience with PointClickCare or MatrixCare is preferred.
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