MDS Coordinator (RN or LPN)

Career Strategies; Chuckey (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Supportive team environment

Meaningful impact on residents’ lives

Job summary

Career Strategies is seeking an experienced MDS Coordinator (RN or LPN) to join our skilled nursing team. This role focuses on accurate and timely completion of resident assessments, Medicare documentation, care planning, and regulatory compliance.

Ideal candidates will have current RN or LPN licensure, MDS experience in SNF/LTC, and familiarity with Medicare/Medicaid and PDPM regulations. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Current RN or LPN license is required.
• MDS experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility or Long-Term Care setting.
• MDS Certification or eligibility is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, PDPM, and RAI regulations.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Proficiency with electronic medical records and MDS software.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process.
• Complete and submit MDS assessments accurately and within required timeframes.
• Ensure timely completion, data entry, lock dates, and transmission of MDS assessments.
• Monitor Medicare residents and ensure documentation reflects care needs.
• Review clinical records and collaborate with interdisciplinary team for accuracy.
• Conduct Medicare meetings and participate in care plan meetings.
• Maintain compliance with Medicare, Medicaid, and regulations.
• Monitor RUG/PDPM reimbursement accuracy and related reporting.
• Communicate with nursing, therapy, dietary, social services, physicians, and other team members.
• Assist staff education related to documentation, ADLs, restorative nursing, and assessment processes.
• Maintain resident confidentiality and uphold resident rights.

Skills

RN License or LPN License

MDS Experience

PDPM Knowledge

Regulatory Knowledge

Leadership

EMR Proficiency

Independent/Team Collaboration

Education

Nursing Diploma/ASN/ADN

Tools

MDS Software

EMR/EHR

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented MDS Coordinator (RN or LPN) to join our skilled nursing team. This position plays a critical role in ensuring the accurate and timely completion of resident assessments, Medicare documentation, care planning, and regulatory compliance.

If you have a passion for serving seniors, strong clinical assessment skills, and experience with the MDS process, we'd love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process.
• Complete and submit MDS assessments accurately and within federal and state-required timeframes.
• Ensure timely completion, data entry, lock dates, and transmission of all MDS assessments.
• Monitor Medicare residents and ensure documentation accurately reflects care needs and services provided.
• Review clinical records and collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to ensure accuracy of assessments and reimbursement.
• Conduct Medicare meetings and participate in care plan meetings.
• Maintain compliance with Medicare, Medicaid, and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor RUG/PDPM reimbursement accuracy and related reporting.
• Communicate effectively with nursing, therapy, dietary, social services, physicians, and other care team members.
• Assist with staff education related to documentation, ADLs, restorative nursing, and assessment processes.
• Maintain resident confidentiality and uphold resident rights at all times.

Qualifications

• Current, unencumbered RN or LPN license.
• MDS experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility or Long-Term Care setting.
• MDS Certification (or eligibility to obtain certification) preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, PDPM, and RAI regulations.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Proficiency with electronic medical records and MDS software.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with an interdisciplinary team.

What We Offer

• Paid time off
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of residents