RN/LPN MDS Coordinator - MDS/RAI & Care Planning

CCH Healthcare; Sevierville (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Life insurance options

Disability plan options

Professional growth opportunities

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Smoky Mountain Health & Rehabilitation Center in Pigeon Forge, TN, is seeking an experienced RN/LPN MDS Coordinator to lead the MDS/RAI process and care planning. The role requires strong regulatory knowledge and accurate documentation within LTC settings.

You will collaborate with nursing leadership and an interdisciplinary team to ensure compliant assessments, timely filings, and appropriate reimbursement strategies while promoting quality resident care.

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.
• Guide the interdisciplinary team through the RAI/MDS process.
• Review MDS documentation for accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee submission and validation of MDS assessments.
• 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 QM meetings.
• Monitor quality measures and identify improvement opportunities.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Collaborate with nursing, therapy, dietary, social services, and other team members.
• Support accurate reimbursement through proper assessment, documentation, and coding.

Skills

MDS/RAI knowledge

Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement

Regulatory knowledge (federal/state)

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Nursing degree or diploma

Job description

Smoky Mountain Health & Rehabilitation Center in Pigeon Forge, TN, is seeking an experienced RN/LPN MDS Coordinator to lead the MDS/RAI process and care planning. The role requires strong regulatory knowledge and accurate documentation within LTC settings.

You will collaborate with nursing leadership and an interdisciplinary team to ensure compliant assessments, timely filings, and appropriate reimbursement strategies while promoting quality resident care.