RN/LPN MDS Coordinator – Full-Time

Smoky-Mountain-Health-and-Rehabilitation

Sevierville (TN)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid Time Off

Life insurance options

Disability plan options

Opportunities for professional growth

Supportive team 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. The role focuses on coordinating the RAI, MDS, CAAs, and interdisciplinary care plans to support accurate assessments and compliant documentation.

Responsibilities include overseeing the MDS process, ensuring timely submissions, supporting care planning, and leading QM meetings.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

Coordinate and oversee MDS assessments within required timeframes
Guide the interdisciplinary team through the RAI/MDS process
Review MDS for accuracy, completeness, regulatory compliance
Manage submission and validation of MDS assessments
Coordinate resident care planning process
Schedule and facilitate interdisciplinary care plan conferences
Ensure care plans reflect resident needs and goals
Lead monthly QM meetings
Monitor quality measures and identify improvement opportunities
Maintain compliance with federal/state/local regulations
Collaborate with nursing, therapy, dietary, social services
Support accurate reimbursement through proper assessment, documentation, and coding

Skills

MDS/RAI process knowledge

Regulatory knowledge (federal/state

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

TN RN or LPN license

Nursing degree or diploma

CPR certification

Job description

RN/LPN MDS Coordinator – Full-Time

Smoky Mountain Health & Rehabilitation Center
415 Cole Drive, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
Full-Time

Smoky Mountain Health & Rehabilitation Center is seeking an experienced RN or LPN MDS Coordinator to join our team in Pigeon Forge, TN.

If you are an experienced nurse with a strong background in MDS, care planning, reimbursement, and long-term care, this is an excellent opportunity to take the next step in your career with a team that values quality care, collaboration, and professional growth.

Position Overview

The RN/LPN MDS Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and overseeing the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process, ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and timely completion of the Minimum Data Set (MDS), Care Area Assessments (CAAs), and interdisciplinary care plans.

This position works closely with nursing leadership and the interdisciplinary team to promote accurate resident assessments, appropriate care planning, regulatory compliance, and reimbursement.

MDS Coordinator Responsibilities

Coordinate and oversee the completion of MDS assessments accurately and 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 obtain validation of successful submissions
Coordinate and manage the resident care planning process
Schedule and facilitate interdisciplinary care plan conferences
Ensure resident care plans accurately reflect each resident's 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 members of the interdisciplinary team
Support accurate reimbursement through proper assessment, documentation, and coding

Qualifications

Current, active, and unencumbered Tennessee RN or LPN license
Nursing degree or diploma from an accredited nursing program
Current CPR certification
Minimum of 2 years of Long-Term Care MDS Coordinator experience
Strong knowledge and experience with the MDS/RAI process and care planning
RAC-CT certification preferred
Experience with Medicare, Medicaid, reimbursement, and Case-Mix preferred

Skills & Experience

The ideal candidate will have:

Strong knowledge of MDS, RAI, Case-Mix, Medicare reimbursement, and Medicaid reimbursement
Knowledge of current federal, state, and local regulations governing skilled nursing and long-term care facilities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving abilities
Excellent organizational and time-management skills
Ability to prioritize responsibilities and meet required deadlines
Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy
Ability to effectively collaborate with an interdisciplinary healthcare team