RN MDS Coordinator & Care Plan Lead in LTC

University-Park-Rehabilitation-and-Healthcare-Center; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

University-Park Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is seeking an MDS Coordinator / Care Plan Nurse to ensure accurate Medicare/Medicaid documentation and optimal reimbursement. The role integrates nursing, dietary, social recreation, restorative and physician services to support appropriate assessment and billing.

Responsibilities include leading MDS assessments, coordinating interdisciplinary teams, maintaining schedules, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current unencumbered state licensure.
• English language proficiency (read, write, speak).
• Long term care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess health status of new admissions and determine level of care.
• Oversee completion of MDS assessments and PPS documentation timely.
• Coordinate interdisciplinary participation in MDS for new admissions.
• Maintain accurate MDS schedules and reference dates throughout stay.
• Ensure data entry accuracy and electronic submission of MDS assessments.
• Schedule and conduct resident care conferences in compliance with regulations.
• Assist in formulating and revising care plans based on resident needs.
• Monitor changes in acuity and communicate level-of-care changes to departments.

Education

Registered Nurse license

Job description

University-Park Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is seeking an MDS Coordinator / Care Plan Nurse to ensure accurate Medicare/Medicaid documentation and optimal reimbursement. The role integrates nursing, dietary, social recreation, restorative and physician services to support appropriate assessment and billing.

Responsibilities include leading MDS assessments, coordinating interdisciplinary teams, maintaining schedules, and ensuring regulatory compliance.