RN MDS Coordinator: Care Plans & Compliance Expert

Life Care Centers of America; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Life Care Centers of America seeks an RN MDS Coordinator to lead the accurate completion and submission of MDS assessments, CCAs, and care plans in line with CMS RAI manuals and regulatory standards.

You will educate care teams on CMS updates, coordinate interdisciplinary reviews, and ensure timely documentation for billing. An active RN license and CPR are required, with geriatric experience preferred.

Qualifications

• RN license in good standing.
• Two years nursing experience; geriatric experience preferred.
• CPR certification at hire or during orientation; must remain current.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate completion and submission of interdisciplinary MDS Assessments, CCAs, and Care Plans per CMS RAI guidelines.
• Report changes in patient condition identified by MDS to the Director of Nursing (DON).
• Educate direct care staff on CMS RAI Manual updates and regulations affecting documentation.
• Assist with review of Interdisciplinary Comprehensive Care Plans and ensure accuracy for billing.
• Review CMS Reports for late submissions and help implement prevention processes.

Skills

RN license

Interdisciplinary teamwork

CMS RAI knowledge

Education

RN degree (ADN/BSN)

Job description

Life Care Centers of America seeks an RN MDS Coordinator to lead the accurate completion and submission of MDS assessments, CCAs, and care plans in line with CMS RAI manuals and regulatory standards.

You will educate care teams on CMS updates, coordinate interdisciplinary reviews, and ensure timely documentation for billing. An active RN license and CPR are required, with geriatric experience preferred.