MDS Special Projects Nurse — Process & Audits Leader

Lionstone Healthcare; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 62,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Lionstone Healthcare is seeking an MDS Special Projects Nurse (LPN) to support skilled nursing centers with focused MDS process improvements and audits. You will partner with facility leadership, MDS teams, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary teams to enhance BIMS, PHQ, and Section GG accuracy and compliance.

The role requires travel to centers as needed to assess practices, provide education, and implement best practices that promote regulatory compliance and reimbursement integrity.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of MDS experience in skilled nursing or long-term care settings.
• Strong knowledge of MDS 3.0, PDPM, BIMS, PHQ interviews and Section GG.
• Familiarity with CMS regulations and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Support centers through focused MDS process improvement initiatives.
• Conduct MDS audits and clinical reviews for accuracy and compliance.
• Educate and mentor MDS Coordinators, nurses, therapists, and care teams.
• Travel to centers to assess practices, implement best practices, and establish sustainable processes.
• Communicate findings and recommendations to center leadership.

Skills

MDS 3.0

PDPM reimbursement

BIMS assessments

PHQ interviews

Section GG coding

CMS regulations

Travel willingness

Education

LPN license

Job description

Lionstone Healthcare is seeking an MDS Special Projects Nurse (LPN) to support skilled nursing centers with focused MDS process improvements and audits. You will partner with facility leadership, MDS teams, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary teams to enhance BIMS, PHQ, and Section GG accuracy and compliance.

The role requires travel to centers as needed to assess practices, provide education, and implement best practices that promote regulatory compliance and reimbursement integrity.