MDS Coordinator, RN

Career Strategies; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Career Strategies in Chicago's West Ridge seeks an experienced MDS Coordinator (RN or LPN) to oversee timely and accurate MDS 3.0 assessments in compliance with state and federal regulations, ensuring high-quality resident care and appropriate reimbursement. The role requires strong organizational, communication, and teamwork skills, a current Illinois RN license, and familiarity with MDS processes.

The facility offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, PTO, retirement plan, and ongoing

Qualifications

• Current Illinois RN license in good standing.
• Experience with MDS 3.0 in a skilled nursing facility setting.
• Strong understanding of state, federal, and reimbursement regulations.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Complete and submit MDS assessments accurately and on time.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory guidelines and company policies.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to assess resident needs and care plans.
• Monitor changes in resident condition and update assessments as needed.
• Provide staff education and support related to MDS processes and documentation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Regulatory knowledge

Team collaboration

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Registered Nurse license (RN)

Job description

Company Overview

We are a warm, resident-focused senior care community in the West Ridge area in Chicago. Our mission is to provide compassionate, quality care in a supportive and collaborative environment. We value our team members as much as our residents and believe in creating a workplace where people feel respected, appreciated, and empowered to grow.

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented MDS Coordinator (RN or LPN) to join our team. The MDS Coordinator will be responsible for the timely and accurate completion of Minimum Data Set assessments in accordance with all state and federal regulations, ensuring the highest level of resident care and optimal reimbursement.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete and submit MDS assessments accurately and on time.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory guidelines and company policies.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to assess resident needs and care plans.
• Monitor changes in resident condition and update assessments as needed.
• Provide staff education and support related to MDS processes and documentation.

Qualifications

• Current Illinois RN license in good standing.
• Proven experience with MDS 3.0 in a skilled nursing facility setting.
• Strong understanding of state, federal, and reimbursement regulations.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.

Benefits

• Competitive pay based on experience.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Retirement plan with employer contribution.
• Ongoing professional development opportunities.

Equal Opportunity Employer