MDS Coordinator RN Preferred

Sterlinghcm; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Prescription Drug Insurance

401(K) with company match

PTO

Telehealth

Flexible Spending Account

Life and AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance

KISx Card

Tuition Reimbursement

Daily Pay

Fun, Creative, and Mission-driven work

Supportive leadership

Job summary

Sterling Healthcare Management is seeking a detail-oriented MDS Coordinator to lead the RAI process and drive accurate PDPM reimbursement. You'll work closely with nursing, therapy, dietary, and social services to ensure assessments are complete and care plans are individualized.

RN license strongly preferred; LPN with MDS experience will be considered. This full-time role offers comprehensive benefits, a supportive leadership team, and opportunities to contribute to QAPI initiatives while

Qualifications

• Current RN license strongly preferred; LPN with MDS experience considered
• Minimum 2 years of MDS coordination experience in a skilled nursing facility
• Strong knowledge of PDPM, the RAI Manual, and iQIES
• Experience with PointClickCare, MatrixCare, or similar EHR platform
• RAC-CT certification preferred or willingness to obtain
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills
• Ability to meet CMS submission deadlines consistently

Responsibilities

• Complete all MDS assessments accurately and within CMS ARD windows
• Submit assessments to iQIES and resolve any rejected or late assessments
• Manage PDPM case mix including clinical categories, NTA scoring, and therapy minutes
• Lead or co-lead interdisciplinary care conferences
• Develop and update individualized, person-centered care plans
• Monitor Quality Measures and contribute to QAPI initiatives
• Conduct internal MDS audits to ensure coding accuracy and compliance
• Educate nursing staff on documentation that supports MDS coding
• Collaborate with the Business Office on Triple Check and billing accuracy
• Assist with survey preparation and respond to MDS-related findings

Skills

MDS coordination

PDPM knowledge

CMS ARD deadlines compliance

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Organizational skills

Education

RN license

RAC-CT certification preferred

Tools

PointClickCare

MatrixCare

iQIES

Job description

Our owner, Sterling Healthcare Management believes in treating its team members like family. We are committed giving our resident's and team members the most positive experience possible.

About This Role

We are looking for a detail-oriented, experienced MDS Coordinator to lead our RAI process and drive accurate PDPM reimbursement. You will work closely with nursing, therapy, dietary, and social services to ensure assessments are complete, care plans are individualized, and our facility performs at its best. RN license strongly preferred — LPN with significant MDS experience will be considered.

What We Offer

Benefits for Full-Time Staff Include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Insurance.

• 401(K) with company match

• PTO

• Virtual Doctor Visits - Telehealth

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

• Life and AD&D Insurance

• Disability Insurance

• KISx Card (surgery and imaging program)

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Daily Pay Available

• Fun, Creative, and Mission-driven work environment

• Supportive leadership that values your ideas

What You'll Do

• Complete all MDS assessments accurately and within CMS ARD windows

• Submit assessments to iQIES and resolve any rejected or late assessments

• Manage PDPM case mix including clinical categories, NTA scoring, and therapy minutes

• Lead or co-lead interdisciplinary care conferences

• Develop and update individualized, person-centered care plans

• Monitor Quality Measures and contribute to QAPI initiatives

• Conduct internal MDS audits to ensure coding accuracy and compliance

• Educate nursing staff on documentation that supports MDS coding

• Collaborate with the Business Office on Triple Check and billing accuracy

• Assist with survey preparation and respond to MDS-related findings

Requirements

• Current RN license strongly preferred — LPN with MDS experience considered

• Minimum 2 years of MDS coordination experience in a skilled nursing facility

• Strong working knowledge of PDPM, the RAI Manual, and iQIES

• Experience with PointClickCare, MatrixCare, or similar EHR platform

• RAC-CT certification preferred or willingness to obtain

• Excellent organizational and analytical skills

• Ability to meet CMS submission deadlines consistently

Apply Today

If you love the clinical and analytical side of long-term care and want a Monday through Friday role where your expertise truly matters — this is the position for you. Apply now and let's talk!

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.