MDS Coordinator (RN/LPN) — Care Plans & Compliance Leader

The Springs at Rochester Hills; Rochester Hills (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with 10% match

Medical, Dental, Vision & AFLAC

Flexible schedule

Pay based on experience

Job summary

The Springs at Rochester Hills is seeking an MDS Coordinator (RN or LPN) to oversee the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) and MDS processes. This role collaborates with nursing, therapy, social services, and dietary teams to ensure accurate assessments and compliant care plans for residents.

The ideal candidate will have an active Michigan RN or LPN license and prior MDS experience in a skilled nursing facility, with strong documentation and regulatory knowledge.

Qualifications

• Active Michigan RN or LPN license.
• Previous MDS experience in a skilled nursing facility is required.
• Working knowledge of the RAI process, care planning, and skilled nursing regulations.
• Strong clinical assessment and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and complete accurate, timely MDS assessments.
• Manage the RAI process and assessment calendar.
• Lead interdisciplinary care plan meetings.
• Ensure care plans reflect residents’ current needs, goals, and services.
• Review clinical documentation for accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Monitor changes in resident condition and ensure appropriate assessments are completed.
• Collaborate with nursing, therapy, social services, dietary, and other departments.
• Support accurate reimbursement through proper assessment and documentation.
• Stay current with CMS guidelines, Medicare requirements, and MDS updates.
• Assist with audits, surveys, and quality-improvement initiatives.

Skills

RN license

LPN license

MDS experience

Regulatory knowledge

Documentation skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Job description

The Springs at Rochester Hills is seeking an MDS Coordinator (RN or LPN) to oversee the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) and MDS processes. This role collaborates with nursing, therapy, social services, and dietary teams to ensure accurate assessments and compliant care plans for residents.

The ideal candidate will have an active Michigan RN or LPN license and prior MDS experience in a skilled nursing facility, with strong documentation and regulatory knowledge.