RN MDS Coordinator: Elevate Care & Compliance

Lutheran Life Communities; Arlington Heights (IL); On-site; USD 88,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

403(b) retirement plan

Daily Pay option

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

WellBeing resources

Chaplain support

Professional development

Job summary

Lutheran Home in Arlington Heights, IL seeks an experienced RN MDS Coordinator to supervise resident assessments and reimbursement processes with the interdisciplinary team to ensure quality care.

As the MDS Coordinator you will manage the MDS/RAI cycle, verify documentation accuracy, and ensure regulatory compliance for timely assessments and accurate reimbursement.

The role offers a Monday–Friday schedule, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM, with no weekends or on-call requirements.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Illinois.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Minimum of two years of MDS 3.0 coordination experience.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the MDS/RAI assessment process for assigned residents.
• Review clinical documentation to ensure accurate representations of conditions and needs.
• Monitor assessment schedules and deadlines to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with nursing, therapy, social services, dietary, and other departments to develop care plans.
• Support Medicare, Medicaid, OBRA, and payer-specific assessment requirements.
• Conduct chart reviews and documentation audits to promote reimbursement accuracy.
• Assist with quality improvement initiatives and survey preparation.
• Serve as a resource for clinical staff regarding MDS processes.

Skills

RN license

MDS coordination

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Lutheran Home in Arlington Heights, IL seeks an experienced RN MDS Coordinator to supervise resident assessments and reimbursement processes with the interdisciplinary team to ensure quality care.

As the MDS Coordinator you will manage the MDS/RAI cycle, verify documentation accuracy, and ensure regulatory compliance for timely assessments and accurate reimbursement.

The role offers a Monday–Friday schedule, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM, with no weekends or on-call requirements.