RN/LPN MDS Coordinator — PTO, Growth & Compliance

Apploi; Townsend (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 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

Team-oriented work environment

Job summary

Smoky Mountain Health & Rehabilitation Center in Pigeon Forge, TN, is seeking an experienced RN/LPN MDS Coordinator to join our team. You will oversee the MDS/RAI process and collaborate with nursing leadership and the interdisciplinary team to ensure accurate assessments and compliant care planning.

The role requires active TN RN or LPN licensure, a nursing degree or diploma, and strong knowledge of MDS/RAI. RAC-CT is preferred, with emphasis on reimbursement and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Must hold 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 timelines.
• Monitor the interdisciplinary team through the RAI/MDS process.
• Review MDS documentation for accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee submission and transmission of MDS assessments and validation of submissions.
• Coordinate and manage the resident care planning process.
• Schedule and facilitate interdisciplinary care plan conferences.

Skills

MDS/RAI knowledge

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Regulatory compliance

Documentation accuracy

Communication

Education

TN RN or LPN license

Nursing degree or diploma

CPR certification

RAC-CT certification preferred

Job description

Smoky Mountain Health & Rehabilitation Center in Pigeon Forge, TN, is seeking an experienced RN/LPN MDS Coordinator to join our team. You will oversee the MDS/RAI process and collaborate with nursing leadership and the interdisciplinary team to ensure accurate assessments and compliant care planning.

The role requires active TN RN or LPN licensure, a nursing degree or diploma, and strong knowledge of MDS/RAI. RAC-CT is preferred, with emphasis on reimbursement and regulatory compliance.