RN/LPN MDS Coordinator: Care Planning & Compliance Lead

CCH Healthcare; Townsend (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

PTO

Life insurance options

Disability plan options

Opportunities for professional growth

Team-oriented work environment

Job summary

Smoky Mountain Health & Rehabilitation Center in Pigeon Forge, TN, is seeking an experienced RN or LPN MDS Coordinator to join our team in a full-time capacity. The role focuses on coordinating the MDS/RAI process, care planning, and regulatory compliance.

You will collaborate with nursing leadership and the interdisciplinary team to ensure accurate resident assessments, timely care plans, and proper reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Current, active, and unencumbered Tennessee RN or LPN license.
• Nursing degree or diploma from an accredited program.
• Current CPR certification.
• Minimum of 2 years of Long-Term Care MDS Coordinator experience.
• RAC-CT certification preferred.
• Experience with Medicare, Medicaid, reimbursement, and Case-Mix.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee the completion of MDS assessments within required timeframes.
• Monitor and guide the interdisciplinary team throughout the RAI/MDS process.
• Review MDS documentation for accuracy, completeness, and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee the submission and transmission of MDS assessments and validation.
• Coordinate and manage the resident care planning process.
• Schedule and facilitate interdisciplinary care plan conferences.
• Ensure resident care plans reflect each resident's current needs, goals, and services.
• Facilitate monthly Quality Measure (QM) meetings.
• Monitor quality measures and identify improvement opportunities.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Collaborate with nursing, therapy, dietary, social services, and other team members.
• Support accurate reimbursement through assessment, documentation, and coding.

Skills

MDS process

RAI

Care planning

Medicare reimbursement

Nursing regulations

Communication

Time management

Team collaboration

Documentation accuracy

Interdisciplinary team

Education

TN RN/LPN license

Nursing degree/diploma

CPR certification

RAC-CT preferred

Job description

Smoky Mountain Health & Rehabilitation Center in Pigeon Forge, TN, is seeking an experienced RN or LPN MDS Coordinator to join our team in a full-time capacity. The role focuses on coordinating the MDS/RAI process, care planning, and regulatory compliance.

You will collaborate with nursing leadership and the interdisciplinary team to ensure accurate resident assessments, timely care plans, and proper reimbursement.