MDS Nurse: Lead Assessments & Care Plans

West Suburban Nursing & Rehabilitation Center; Bloomingdale (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Collaborative team culture

Continuing education opportunities

Meaningful work in resident care

Job summary

West Suburban Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is seeking an MDS Nurse (RN or LPN) to lead MDS assessments and care planning for residents in a skilled nursing facility. You will drive compliance, accuracy, and high-quality documentation across the care team.

The role emphasizes coordination with therapists, nursing staff, and leadership to optimize resident outcomes and reimbursement, with opportunities for ongoing education and professional growth in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Active RN or LPN license in IL.
• Experience with MDS 3.0 in a skilled nursing/long-term care setting.
• Strong knowledge of RAI guidelines, care planning, and documentation.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Complete timely and accurate MDS assessments (OBRA & PPS).
• Coordinate with interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized care plans.
• Monitor and manage RAI processes to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Review documentation for accuracy and completeness.
• Communicate effectively with nursing staff, therapists, and leadership.
• Support quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

RN license IL

LPN license IL

MDS 3.0 experience

RAI knowledge

Care planning

Documentation

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Job description

West Suburban Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is seeking an MDS Nurse (RN or LPN) to lead MDS assessments and care planning for residents in a skilled nursing facility. You will drive compliance, accuracy, and high-quality documentation across the care team.

The role emphasizes coordination with therapists, nursing staff, and leadership to optimize resident outcomes and reimbursement, with opportunities for ongoing education and professional growth in a collaborative environment.