RN/LPN MDS Coordinator — Growth, Reimbursement, PTO

Apploi; Newport (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 environment

Job summary

Smoky Mountain Health & Rehabilitation Center in Pigeon Forge, TN seeks an experienced RN or LPN MDS Coordinator to oversee the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process and ensure accurate MDS, CAAs, and care plans.

The role collaborates with nursing leadership and the interdisciplinary team to promote regulatory compliance and appropriate reimbursement, while maintaining high-quality resident care and professional growth.

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.

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.

Skills

MDS/RAI knowledge

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Regulatory compliance

Education

Nursing degree or diploma

Job description

Smoky Mountain Health & Rehabilitation Center in Pigeon Forge, TN seeks an experienced RN or LPN MDS Coordinator to oversee the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process and ensure accurate MDS, CAAs, and care plans.

The role collaborates with nursing leadership and the interdisciplinary team to promote regulatory compliance and appropriate reimbursement, while maintaining high-quality resident care and professional growth.