RN MDS Coordinator: Care Plans & Regulatory Compliance

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

Job summary

Life Care Centers of America is seeking an RN MDS Coordinator to coordinate and assist with accurate MDS Assessments, CCAs, and Care Plans in accordance with CMS RAI Manual Regulations. You will report changes in patient conditions to the DON and educate staff on regulatory updates impacting documentation.

The role requires an RN license in good standing, an Associate or Bachelor degree in nursing, and at least two years of nursing experience (geriatric preferred).

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor degree in nursing from an accredited college or university.
• Active RN license in good standing throughout employment.
• Two (2) years nursing experience; geriatric experience preferred.
• CPR certification upon hire and kept current.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and submit MDS Assessments, CCAs, and Care Plans per CMS RAI manual regulations.
• Report changes in a patient’s condition to the Director of Nursing (DON).
• Educate direct care staff on CMS RAI manual updates affecting documentation.
• Review interdisciplinary care plans and ensure accuracy before billing.
• Review CMS reports to identify late submissions and implement prevention processes.
• Attend PPS, Triple Check, and other meetings as required.
• Perform staff nurse duties as needed and provide excellent patient service.
• Assist in patient evacuation when required.
• Demonstrate dependable attendance and strong teamwork.
• Communicate effectively within an interdisciplinary team.
• Read, write, speak, and understand English.

Skills

Clinical knowledge

Decision making

Regulatory compliance

Policy interpretation

Patient rights and safety

Professional relationships

Confidentiality

Code of Conduct

Education

Associate or Bachelor degree in nursing

Active RN license in good standing

2 years nursing experience

CPR certification

Job description

Life Care Centers of America is seeking an RN MDS Coordinator to coordinate and assist with accurate MDS Assessments, CCAs, and Care Plans in accordance with CMS RAI Manual Regulations. You will report changes in patient conditions to the DON and educate staff on regulatory updates impacting documentation.

The role requires an RN license in good standing, an Associate or Bachelor degree in nursing, and at least two years of nursing experience (geriatric preferred).