MDS Coordinator (RN-Preferred) — Drive PDPM & Care Plans

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

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