RN/LPN MDS Coordinator

CCH Healthcare; Johnson City (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

Full-Time Position

Competitive Wages

Paid Time Off

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision

Job summary

Prime Healthcare is seeking an experienced RN or LPN MDS Coordinator to join our skilled nursing team in Tennessee. This role focuses on accurate and timely completion of the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process, including MDS assessments, CAAs, and care plans.

The ideal candidate has LTC experience and strong organizational and communication skills. Training is available for the right candidate, and there are no on-call shifts or medication cart responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted RN or LPN license in Tennessee
• Long-Term Care / Skilled Nursing experience preferred
• MDS experience preferred but training provided for right LTC candidate
• Knowledge of MDS and RAI process
• Understanding of Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement 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 deadlines

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee the RAI/MDS process, ensuring assessments are accurate, complete, and submitted on time
• 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 meetings
• Maintain knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, PDPM, OBRA, CAAs, Care Plans, Case-Mix, and Quality Measures

Skills

RN license or LPN license

Long-Term Care experience

MDS familiarity

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Job description

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.

If you're an RN or LPN with Long-Term Care experience who's ready to grow your career in MDS,

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