PPS Skilled Case Manager / MDS Coordinator

Woodward Skilled Nursing & Therapy; Woodward (OK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Employee Assistance Program

Education Funds and Scholarships

Nurse Aide Training and Certification

Career Ladders- CNA, RN, and Beyond

Clinical Hours For College Students

CPR and IV Certifications

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Job summary

Woodward Skilled Nursing & Therapy is seeking a detail-oriented PPS Skilled Case Manager / MDS Coordinator (RN or LPN) to oversee the MDS process and care planning for residents in our nursing facility in Woodward, Oklahoma.

You will coordinate assessments, ensure regulatory accuracy, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to deliver compliant, resident-centered care. Competitive compensation and benefits support ongoing professional growth.

Qualifications

• Oklahoma RN or LPN license in good standing.
• 2+ years experience with MDS, long-term care, or skilled nursing.
• Knowledge of MDS, RAI, care planning and LTC requirements.
• Ability to develop comprehensive, individualized care plans.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee the complete MDS process, including scheduling, data collection, completion, review, and submission.
• Complete and coordinate required MDS assessments, timely and compliant.
• Ensure MDS reflects residents' current medical condition and care needs.
• Maintain MDS and Care Plan tracking for timely completion and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate development and completion of individualized, comprehensive resident care plans.
• Gather clinical information for skilled assessments, care planning, and payer needs.
• Coordinate payer requirements with resident needs, treatment plans, and outcomes.
• Monitor residents and supporting documentation to reflect services in the medical record.
• Communicate with the interdisciplinary team regarding resident needs and care planning.
• Record and transmit MDS data to state and federal databases as required.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to promote quality outcomes and resident-centered care.

Skills

RN or LPN license

MDS knowledge

RAI process

Care planning

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Documentation accuracy

Education

Oklahoma RN or LPN license

Job description

Location

Department

Nursing

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Woodward Skilled Nursing & Therapy is actively seeking a detail-oriented and knowledgeable licensed nurse (RN or LPN) to join our team as a PPS Skilled Case Manager / MDS Coordinator!

Responsibilities and Purpose

• Coordinate and oversee the complete MDS process, including scheduling, data collection, completion, review, and electronic submission of assessments in accordance with applicable state and federal requirements.
• Complete and coordinate required MDS assessments, including quarterly and other scheduled assessments, accurately and within required timeframes.
• Ensure MDS assessments accurately reflect each resident’s current medical condition, functional status, and care needs based on assessments and medical record documentation.
• Maintain accurate MDS and Care Plan tracking to ensure timely completion and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate the development and completion of individualized, comprehensive resident care plans.
• Oversee the gathering of clinical information needed for skilled assessments, care planning, and payer requirements.
• Coordinate payer requirements with resident needs, treatment plans, and desired clinical outcomes.
• Monitor skilled residents and supporting documentation to help ensure services and care provided are appropriately reflected in the medical record.
• Communicate effectively with nursing, therapy, providers, and other members of the interdisciplinary treatment team regarding resident needs, documentation, and care planning.
• Participate in care plan decisions and ensure required documentation is completed in accordance with state and federal regulations.
• Electronically record and transmit MDS data to the appropriate state and federal databases as required.
• Work cooperatively with the interdisciplinary team to promote quality outcomes and compassionate, resident-centered care.

Experience and Education

• Current and unencumbered Oklahoma Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license.
• 2+ years of experience with MDS, long-term care, skilled nursing, or acute case management preferred.
• Knowledge of the MDS, RAI process, care planning, and applicable long-term care requirements.
• Ability to develop comprehensive, individualized plans of care based on residents’ current conditions and care needs.

We offer competitive pay relative to experience. All full-time employees are eligible for benefits including:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Education Funds and Scholarships
• Nurse Aide Training and Certification
• Career Ladders- CNA, RN, and Beyond
• Clinical Hours For College Students
• CPR and IV Certifications
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Earn Better With Us | Realize the Value of 100% Employee Ownership

• We pay future employee-owners competitive wages based on their experience and provide pathways for career advancement.
• We allow you to access up to 50% of your net earned wages the following day when you need cash immediately.
• We offer an 401(k) with matching so that you can begin wealth-building today
• More remarkably, we create a future reward for every eligible team member at no cost so you can live comfortably when your working days are over.

Ownership inspires a rich culture of teamwork where your attention to detail, customer service mindset, pride, effort, and attitude contribute to a vision of superior satisfaction and quality outcomes for everyone entrusted to our care.

Woodward is an Equal Opportunity / Affinitive Action Employer

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