RN MDS Coordinator — Sign-On Bonus & Impactful Care

Life Care Centers of America; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Life Care Centers of America is seeking an RN MDS Coordinator in Chattanooga to manage interdisciplinary MDS Assessments, CCAs, and Care Plans in line with CMS RAI manual regulations. You will monitor patient status changes, educate care staff on regulatory updates, and ensure accurate documentation for billing.

Strong clinical knowledge and teamwork are essential for success. The role requires an active RN license, 2 years of nursing experience with geriatric care preferred, and CPR

Qualifications

• Active RN license in good standing.
• Two years of nursing experience; geriatric experience preferred.
• CPR certification required on hire or during orientation.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and assist with completion and submission of interdisciplinary MDS Assessments, CCAs, and Care Plans according to CMS RAI Manual Regulations.
• Report changes in patient condition identified by MDS to the DON.
• Educate direct care staff on CMS RAI Manual updates impacting documentation.
• Review Interdisciplinary Comprehensive Care Plans and ensure CMS QIES system readiness for billing.
• Identify late assessments and develop processes to prevent reoccurrence.
• Participate in PPS, Triple Check, and other meetings as requested.
• Perform staff nurse duties when required.

Skills

RN Nursing

Critical thinking

Attention to detail

English proficiency

Education

Associate’s or BSN in Nursing

Job description

Life Care Centers of America is seeking an RN MDS Coordinator in Chattanooga to manage interdisciplinary MDS Assessments, CCAs, and Care Plans in line with CMS RAI manual regulations. You will monitor patient status changes, educate care staff on regulatory updates, and ensure accurate documentation for billing.

Strong clinical knowledge and teamwork are essential for success. The role requires an active RN license, 2 years of nursing experience with geriatric care preferred, and CPR