MDS Nurse RN LPN

Elevate Care Country Club Hills; Country Club Hills (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits

Professional growth

Job summary

Elevate Care is seeking a dedicated MDS Nurse to join our interdisciplinary team. You will coordinate and complete MDS assessments, ensuring compliance with OBRA, PPS, and Medicare guidelines, while collaborating with nurses, physicians, and other professionals.

The role emphasizes accuracy, documentation quality, and ongoing education of staff on MDS processes, with opportunities for growth within a supportive, patient-centered environment.

Qualifications

• Current RN or LPN license in Illinois.
• Experience in MDS coordination in skilled nursing or long-term care preferred.
• Knowledge of RAI, MDS 3.0, and Medicare guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and complete the MDS assessments in accordance with federal and state regulations.
• Ensure accurate and timely completion of OBRA and PPS assessments.
• Collaborate with nursing staff, interdisciplinary teams, and physicians to gather necessary data for assessments.
• Review resident care plans and make recommendations based on assessment findings.
• Participate in QAPI initiatives.
• Educate and support staff regarding MDS processes and documentation standards.
• Monitor changes in regulations and ensure ongoing compliance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

EHR proficiency

MDS coordination experience

RAI process knowledge

Medicare guidelines knowledge

Education

Illinois RN or LPN license

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Elevate Care is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented MDS Nurse to join our interdisciplinary team. In this role, you’ll play a critical part in ensuring accurate and comprehensive assessment and documentation, supporting quality care and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and complete the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments in accordance with federal and state regulations.

• Ensure accurate and timely completion of all OBRA and PPS assessments.

• Collaborate with nursing staff, interdisciplinary teams, and physicians to gather necessary data for assessments.

• Review resident care plans and make recommendations based on assessment findings.

• Participate in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) initiatives.

• Educate and support staff regarding MDS processes and documentation standards.

• Monitor changes in regulations and ensure ongoing compliance.

Qualifications:

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the state of Illinois.

• Previous experience in MDS coordination in a skilled nursing or long-term care setting preferred.

• Knowledge of RAI process, MDS 3.0, and Medicare guidelines.

• Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams.

• Proficiency with electronic health record (EHR) systems.

Why Elevate Care?

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package.

• Supportive leadership and collaborative work environment.

• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

• Flexible scheduling options.

Join us and help us Elevate Care — one resident at a time.