RN/LPN MDS Coordinator

The Greens at Erwin; Erwin (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

MDS Training Available

No On-Call Shifts

No Medication Cart Responsibilities

Full-Time Position

Competitive wages

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical, dental, and vision benefit 옵션

Life insurance and disability plan 옵션

Supportive skilled nursing environment

Job summary

The Greens at Erwin is seeking an RN/LPN MDS Coordinator to join our skilled nursing team in Tennessee. This full-time role focuses on accurate RAI/MDS completion, care planning, and coordination with an interdisciplinary team.

We offer MDS training for the right LTC candidate, no on-call shifts, and opportunities for growth within a supportive environment that values quality care and compliance with Medicare/Medicaid guidelines.

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted RN or LPN license in Tennessee required.
• Previous Long-Term Care / Skilled Nursing experience strongly preferred.
• Previous MDS experience is preferred, but not required for the right LTC candidate – we are willing to train!
• Knowledge of or willingness to learn the MDS and RAI process.
• Understanding of Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement is preferred.
• Familiarity with PDPM, OBRA, CAAs, Care Plans, Case-Mix, and Quality Measures
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities and meet required deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee the RAI/MDS process, ensuring assessments are accurate, complete, and submitted on time.
• Ensure compliance with current professional standards, physician orders, facility policies, and all applicable state and federal regulations.
• Develop individualized resident care plans with appropriate short-term and long-term goals.
• Collaborate with nursing, therapy, dietary, social services, physicians, residents, families, and other members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Monitor and guide the timely completion of resident assessments.
• Assist with and oversee the completion and transmission of MDS assessments and validation reports.
• Schedule and facilitate interdisciplinary care plan conferences.
• Participate in Quality Measures (QM) meetings.
• Maintain knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, PDPM, OBRA, CAAs, Care Plans, Case-Mix, and Quality Measures.

Skills

RN or LPN

MDS knowledge

Time management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Critical thinking

Job description

The Greens at Erwin -

RN/LPN MDS Coordinator

Full-Time | RN or LPN | Long-Term Care / Skilled Nursing

Ready to take the next step in your nursing career and grow into MDS?

Prime Healthcare is seeking a dedicated RN or LPN MDS Coordinator to join our skilled nursing team.

Already have MDS experience? We would love to talk with you.

Have strong Long-Term Care experience but haven't worked in MDS yet? We are willing to provide MDS training to the right candidate!

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced RN or LPN with a strong LTC background who is organized, detail-oriented, clinically knowledgeable, and interested in developing their expertise in MDS, reimbursement, resident assessments, and care planning.

WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS MDS POSITION

• MDS Training Available for the Right Candidate with LTC Experience
• No On-Call Shifts
• No Medication Cart Responsibilities
• Full-Time Position
• Work closely with an experienced Regional/Corporate MDS Team
• Opportunity for professional growth and development
• Competitive wages
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical, dental, and vision benefit options
• Life insurance and disability plan options
• Supportive skilled nursing environment

WHAT YOU'LL DO

As our RN/LPN MDS Coordinator, you will play an important role in ensuring accurate and timely completion of the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process, including MDS assessments, CAAs, and interdisciplinary care plans.

Responsibilities include:

• Coordinate and oversee the RAI/MDS process, ensuring assessments are accurate, complete, and submitted on time.
• Ensure compliance with current professional standards, physician orders, facility policies, and all applicable state and federal regulations.
• Develop individualized resident care plans with appropriate short-term and long-term goals.
• Collaborate with nursing, therapy, dietary, social services, physicians, residents, families, and other members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Monitor and guide the timely completion of resident assessments.
• Assist with and oversee the completion and transmission of MDS assessments and validation reports.
• Schedule and facilitate interdisciplinary care plan conferences.
• Participate in and facilitate applicable Quality Measures (QM) meetings.
• Maintain knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, PDPM, OBRA, CAAs, Care Plans, Case-Mix, and Quality Measures.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Active, unrestricted RN or LPN license in Tennessee required.
• Previous Long-Term Care / Skilled Nursing experience strongly preferred.
• Previous MDS experience is preferred, but not required for the right LTC candidate – we are willing to train!
• Knowledge of or willingness to learn the MDS and RAI process.
• Understanding of Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement is preferred.
• Familiarity with PDPM, OBRA, CAAs, Care Plans, Case-Mix, and Quality Measures is a plus.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities and meet required deadlines.

We are looking for an RN or LPN who wants more than just another nursing position. Whether you're an experienced MDS professional or a strong long-term care nurse ready to expand your career into MDS, we're ready to invest in the right candidate.

You'll have the opportunity to develop specialized skills, work alongside experienced clinical and MDS professionals, and make a meaningful impact on resident care, quality outcomes, and reimbursement.

MAKE YOUR NEXT CAREER MOVE COUNT

No On-Call. No Medication Cart. MDS Training Available.