RN/LPN MDS Coordinator — Drive Care Plans & Reimbursement

Apploi; Pigeon Forge (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Life insurance options

Disability plan options

Opportunities for professional growth

Supportive, team-oriented work enviro​

Job summary

Smoky Mountain Health & Rehabilitation Center in Pigeon Forge, TN seeks an experienced RN or LPN MDS Coordinator to oversee the RAI/MDS process, care planning, and regulatory compliance in a long-term care setting.

The role partners with nursing leadership and interdisciplinary teams to ensure accurate assessments, compliant documentation, and proper reimbursement, with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Current, active 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.
• Strong knowledge of MDS/RAI process and care planning.
• RAC-CT certification preferred.
• Experience with Medicare, Medicaid, reimbursement, and Case-Mix preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

MDS/RAI knowledge

Care planning

Regulatory compliance

Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Project management

Education

RN/LPN license

Nursing degree or diploma

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

Smoky Mountain Health & Rehabilitation Center in Pigeon Forge, TN seeks an experienced RN or LPN MDS Coordinator to oversee the RAI/MDS process, care planning, and regulatory compliance in a long-term care setting.

The role partners with nursing leadership and interdisciplinary teams to ensure accurate assessments, compliant documentation, and proper reimbursement, with opportunities for professional growth.