RN/LPN MDS Coordinator — Long-Term Care Impact & Growth

Smoky-Mountain-Health-and-Rehabilitation; Townsend (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO

Life insurance

Disability plan

Growth opportunities

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 caregiving team. You will oversee the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process and ensure timely, accurate MDS, CAAs, and care plans.

The ideal candidate will hold a Tennessee license, have strong MDS/RAI knowledge, and prior long-term care experience; RAC-CT is preferred. You will collaborate with nursing and therapy staff to promote quality resident care and

Qualifications

• Tennessee RN or LPN license active.
• Minimum 2 years Long-Term Care MDS Coordinator experience.
• Strong knowledge of MDS/RAI and care planning.
• RAC-CT certification preferred.
• Experience with Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee the completion of MDS assessments within required timeframes.
• Monitor the RAI/MDS process with the interdisciplinary team.
• Review MDS documentation for accuracy, completeness, and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee submission and validation of MDS 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 QM meetings and monitor quality measures.

Skills

MDS/RAI process

Care planning

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Regulatory compliance

Documentation accuracy

Education

Nursing degree or diploma

CPR certification

Tools

MDS software

Job description

Smoky Mountain Health & Rehabilitation Center in Pigeon Forge, TN is seeking an experienced RN or LPN MDS Coordinator to join our caregiving team. You will oversee the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process and ensure timely, accurate MDS, CAAs, and care plans.

The ideal candidate will hold a Tennessee license, have strong MDS/RAI knowledge, and prior long-term care experience; RAC-CT is preferred. You will collaborate with nursing and therapy staff to promote quality resident care and