RN/LPN MDS Coordinator — Growth, Collaboration & PTO

Smoky-Mountain-Health-and-Rehabilitation; Newport (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; 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

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Smoky Mountain Health & Rehabilitation Center in Pigeon Forge, TN is seeking an experienced RN or LPN MDS Coordinator to oversee the RAI/MDS process, care planning, and regulatory compliance. You will coordinate with nursing leadership and the interdisciplinary team to ensure accurate assessments and timely data submission.

This full-time role emphasizes reimbursement accuracy and quality measures, requiring a current Tennessee license, a nursing degree, CPR certification, and at least 2 years

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

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 reflect each resident's current needs, goals, and services.
• Facilitate monthly 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 interdisciplinary team members.
• Support accurate reimbursement through proper assessment, documentation, and coding.

Skills

MDS coordination

Regulatory knowledge

Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement

Communication

Organization & time management

Education

Nursing degree or diploma

Tennessee RN or LPN license

Job description

Smoky Mountain Health & Rehabilitation Center in Pigeon Forge, TN is seeking an experienced RN or LPN MDS Coordinator to oversee the RAI/MDS process, care planning, and regulatory compliance. You will coordinate with nursing leadership and the interdisciplinary team to ensure accurate assessments and timely data submission.

This full-time role emphasizes reimbursement accuracy and quality measures, requiring a current Tennessee license, a nursing degree, CPR certification, and at least 2 years