MDS Nurse LPN – Care Planning & Compliance Lead

The Laurels of Coldwater Careers; Coldwater (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

401K with matching

Life Insurance

Employee discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan reimbursement

Job summary

The Laurels of Coldwater is seeking a skilled MDS Nurse to assist with timely completion of the MDS, CAAs and care planning, ensuring assessments reflect residents’ clinical status. This role supports individualized care planning and regulatory compliance in a skilled nursing environment.

Qualified candidates will have LPN licensure with at least one year of assessment experience and CPR certification. Excellent assessment skills and independence are preferred.

Qualifications

• Prior MDS/RAI experience strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of RAI guidelines, PDPM, ICD-10 coding, Quality Measures, and Care Area Assessments and Care Planning processes.
• Knowledge of the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process, including the principles of the Prospective Payment Process (PPS) and Case Mix systems strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance requirements.
• Demonstrated ability in independent functioning and strong leadership.

Responsibilities

• Assist with accurate and timely completion of the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI), including MDS, CAAs and care planning.
• Support documentation in accordance with federal and state regulations.

Skills

RAI knowledge

PDPM understanding

ICD-10 coding

Quality Measures

Care Planning

Education

LPN

CPR certification

Job description

The Laurels of Coldwater is seeking a skilled MDS Nurse to assist with timely completion of the MDS, CAAs and care planning, ensuring assessments reflect residents’ clinical status. This role supports individualized care planning and regulatory compliance in a skilled nursing environment.

Qualified candidates will have LPN licensure with at least one year of assessment experience and CPR certification. Excellent assessment skills and independence are preferred.