MDS Nurse (RN/LPN) — Flexible Scheduling & Growth

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 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.