RN MDS Coordinator: Care Plans & Compliance Expert

Life Care Centers of America; Morristown (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Care Centers of America in Morristown, TN seeks an RN MDS Coordinator to coordinate and submit accurate MDS Assessments, CCAs, and Care Plans in line with CMS RAI Manual Regulations.

The role requires an active RN license, minimum two years’ nursing experience (geriatrics preferred), CRN C certification, and CPR certification. You will educate staff, review plans, and ensure compliant documentation, with regular PPS meetings and patient care responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Must hold an active RN license in the applicable state.
• Two years of nursing experience; geriatric experience preferred.
• CRN C certification (clinical compliance) is required.
• CPR certification must be current.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and assist with completion and submission of interdisciplinary MDS Assessments, CCAs, and Care Plans per CMS RAI Manual Regulations.
• Report changes in a patient’s condition identified by MDS to the DON.
• Educate direct care staff on CMS RAI Manual updates and regulatory impact on documentation.
• Assist with review of the Interdisciplinary Comprehensive Care Plan.
• Review Final Validation Reports and attest to CMS QIES submission readiness before billing.
• Review CMS Reports to prevent late assessments and develop corrective processes.
• Attend Daily PPS Meetings and Monthly Triple Check, plus other requested meetings.
• Perform staff nurse functions as required and maintain professional demeanor.
• Provide excellent customer service and a positive attitude toward patients.
• Assist in patient evacuation when needed.
• Use reasoning and good judgment; communicate effectively on an interdisciplinary team.
• Manual dexterity to sit/stand, lift, bend, and move during shifts; English literacy required.

Skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Decision making

Education of staff

Communication skills

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Associate or bachelor’s degree in nursing

RN license in good standing

CRN C Certification (clinical compliance)

CPR certification current

Tools

CMS QIES system

Job description

Life Care Centers of America in Morristown, TN seeks an RN MDS Coordinator to coordinate and submit accurate MDS Assessments, CCAs, and Care Plans in line with CMS RAI Manual Regulations.

The role requires an active RN license, minimum two years’ nursing experience (geriatrics preferred), CRN C certification, and CPR certification. You will educate staff, review plans, and ensure compliant documentation, with regular PPS meetings and patient care responsibilities.