MDS Nurse Coordinator: Care Plans & Reimbursement

Northwest Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The MDS Nurse at Northwest Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is an experienced clinician who ensures accurate assessment coding and up-to-date care plans for all residents, in collaboration with the RN Coordinator. This role establishes reimbursement rates and supports quality reporting through precise documentation in the EMR.

Responsibilities include coordinating MDS completion across admissions, quarterly and annual reviews, auditing records for accuracy, conducting in-service education,

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
• Knowledge of ISDH standards and documentation methods.
• Ability to conduct in-service training and coordinate care plans.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate completion of the MDS for admissions, readmissions, quarterly and annuals.
• Ensure timely MDS sections are completed and signed in EMR.
• Review ICD-10 coding and physician queries as needed.
• Monitor EMR records for consistency and content with care plans.
• Conduct daily/weekly meetings (MDS-therapy, Utilization Review).
• Support billing/pre-billing reviews and quality measures.
• Assist with staff education on care plans and documentation.
• Maintain confidentiality and coordinate with nursing leadership.

Skills

Nursing administration

EMR navigation

Interpersonal skills

Training delivery

Education

Indiana RN or LPN license

AANAC certification preferred

Job description

The MDS Nurse at Northwest Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is an experienced clinician who ensures accurate assessment coding and up-to-date care plans for all residents, in collaboration with the RN Coordinator. This role establishes reimbursement rates and supports quality reporting through precise documentation in the EMR.

Responsibilities include coordinating MDS completion across admissions, quarterly and annual reviews, auditing records for accuracy, conducting in-service education,