MDS Coordinator: RN Care Plans & Compliance

Life Care Centers of America; Rensselaer (IN); On-site; USD 68,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Care Centers of America is seeking an RN MDS Coordinator to manage and submit interdisciplinary MDS Assessments, CCAs and Care Plans in alignment with CMS RAI Manual regulations. You will report condition changes to the DON and educate care staff on regulatory updates impacting documentation.

The role includes reviewing care plans, ensuring timely CMS QIES submissions, and driving process improvements within a post-acute setting.

Qualifications

• RN license in good standing in the applicable state
• Two years of nursing experience; geriatric experience preferred
• CPR certification required or obtained during orientation

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and assist with completion and submission of interdisciplinary MDS assessments, CCAs, and care plans according to CMS RAI Manual regulations
• Report changes in a patient’s condition identified by MDS to the Director of Nursing
• Educate direct care staff on CMS RAI Manual updates and SNF regulations impacting documentation
• Assist with review of the Interdisciplinary Comprehensive Care Plan
• Review final validation reports and attest that assessments are completed and accepted into CMS QIES prior to billing
• Identify late assessments and develop processes to prevent recurrence
• Attend Daily PPS meetings and other required meetings; perform staff nurse functions as needed
• Demonstrate excellent customer service and a positive attitude toward patients
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to Life Care policies and code of conduct

Education

Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in nursing

RN license in applicable state

CPR certification

Job description

Life Care Centers of America is seeking an RN MDS Coordinator to manage and submit interdisciplinary MDS Assessments, CCAs and Care Plans in alignment with CMS RAI Manual regulations. You will report condition changes to the DON and educate care staff on regulatory updates impacting documentation.

The role includes reviewing care plans, ensuring timely CMS QIES submissions, and driving process improvements within a post-acute setting.