MDS Coordinator - RN/LPN | $10k Sign-On Bonus

Aperion Care; DeKalb (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$10,000 Sign-on Bonus

Job summary

Aperion Care in DeKalb, IL seeks a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to coordinate MDS/ PPS documentation and ensure compliant, timely submissions.

The MDS Coordinator will oversee cross-disciplinary data collection, schedule assessments, and work with nursing, dietary, social services, and rehab to optimize reimbursement while maintaining regulatory standards. A $10,000 sign-on bonus applies per terms.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current unencumbered state licensure.
• Long Term Care experience preferred.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Assesses and determines the health status and level of care of all new admissions.
• Ensures the accurate and timely completion of all MDS Assessments including PPS Medicare, quarterly, annual, significant change.
• Communicates level of care for new resident to all disciplines.
• Coordinates interdisciplinary participation in completing the Minimum Data Set (MDS) for each new admission to facility according to regulatory time frames.
• Maintains an accurate schedule of all MDS assessments to include the proper reference dates throughout the resident’s stay.
• Responsible for the data entry function to assure accurate data entry and electronic submission of MDS assessments.
• Verifies electronic submissions of MDS, performs corrections when necessary and maintains appropriate records.
• Coordinates interdisciplinary participation in completing the MDS for each resident according to regulatory time frames.
• Schedules and conducts resident care conferences in compliance with state and federal regulations and ensures completion of all MDS reviews prior to resident care conference.
• Assists disciplines in formulating and revising care plans. Ensures that resident’s present/potential problems are identified and prioritized; realistic goals are established and nursing intervention is appropriate.
• Evaluates resident care plans for comprehensiveness and individuality.
• Assesses the achievement or lack of achievement of desired outcomes. Ensures that resident’s care plan is reassessed and revised appropriately.
• Responsible for all level of care changes within the facility. Notifies all departments when a level of care change has been made.
• Generates appropriate forms to complete level of acuity and changes. Transmits forms to the appropriate agency for processing as required by state law.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

RN licensure

English proficiency

Job description

Aperion Care in DeKalb, IL seeks a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to coordinate MDS/ PPS documentation and ensure compliant, timely submissions.

The MDS Coordinator will oversee cross-disciplinary data collection, schedule assessments, and work with nursing, dietary, social services, and rehab to optimize reimbursement while maintaining regulatory standards. A $10,000 sign-on bonus applies per terms.