MDS Nurse Navigator

Castle Healthcare; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Castle Healthcare in Indianapolis seeks an experienced MDS Nurse to ensure accurate assessment coding and current care plans for residents, collaborating with the RN Coordinator. You will review ICD-10, coordinate MDS completion, and support PPS/insurance reimbursement.

Responsibilities include conducting in‑service training, monitoring EMR records for consistency, and ensuring timely, compliant documentation. Indiana RN or LPN license required; AANAC cert preferred.

Qualifications

• Current Indiana RN or LPN license.
• English reading and writing ability.
• AANAC certification preferred.
• Experience with MDS and Medicare/OBRA documentation.

Responsibilities

• Support facility philosophy of care and assist in achieving goals.
• Coordinate completion of the MDS at admission, readmission, quarterly, annual reviews, and PPS/insurance events.
• Schedule and open MDS assessments in the EMR; ensure IDT operates from In-Progress list.
• Ensure timely completion of each MDS section; sign-offs in EMR; validate resident appropriateness.
• Collaborate with departments to resolve MDS issues; ensure accurate coding and supporting documentation.
• Review ICD-10 diagnoses on admission and with each MDS; request physician queries as needed.
• Conduct daily review of clinical records to optimize OBRA and PPS reimbursement.
• Lead daily MDS-therapy meeting and weekly Utilization Review meeting.
• Participate in pre-billing reviews and monitor quality measures for coding accuracy.

Skills

Care coordination

Leadership

Documentation

Interpersonal skills

EMR proficiency

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Castle Healthcare in Indianapolis seeks an experienced MDS Nurse to ensure accurate assessment coding and current care plans for residents, collaborating with the RN Coordinator. You will review ICD-10, coordinate MDS completion, and support PPS/insurance reimbursement.

Responsibilities include conducting in‑service training, monitoring EMR records for consistency, and ensuring timely, compliant documentation. Indiana RN or LPN license required; AANAC cert preferred.