RN MDS Coordinator / Will Train

Atrium Living Centers Inc.; Plainwell, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% Employee-Owned (ESOP) + 401(k)

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life

Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Atrium Centers is seeking a Full-Time MDS Coordinator at our Plainwell Pines Center to ensure accurate clinical documentation, regulatory compliance, and appropriate reimbursement while supporting resident-centered care.

Ideal candidates hold an active RN license or an LPN pursuing RN, with long-term care experience preferred; training is available for the right person, and a team-oriented, detail-driven mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• Current, active RN state license OR LPN enrolled in an RN program.
• Long-term care experience preferred.
• MDS Coordinator experience preferred, but training is available for the right candidate.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and deadline-driven.
• Positive, dependable, and team-focused attitude.
• Excellent attendance and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and complete MDS assessments start to finish, making sure everything is accurate and submitted on time.
• Manage daily and weekly MDS schedules (ARDs), keeping track of due dates and making sure nothing falls behind.
• Review resident charts, therapy notes, and nursing documentation to ensure assessments reflect the full clinical picture.
• Work closely with nursing, therapy, dietary, and social services to gather the right information and keep documentation aligned.
• Lead or participate in care plan meetings, helping ensure each resident’s plan reflects their needs and goals.
• Identify missing or inconsistent documentation and follow up with the team to resolve it before submission.
• Monitor Case Mix (CMI) and support accurate reimbursement by ensuring documentation supports the services being provided.
• Assist with audits, surveys, and quality reviews by maintaining organized, compliant, and survey-ready documentation.
• Help educate and support staff on documentation best practices to improve accuracy and outcomes.
• Serve as a key point of contact for anything related to MDS, care planning, and regulatory compliance.

Skills

RN license

LPN enrolled in RN program

Long-term care experience

MDS coordination

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team-oriented

Education

Registered Nurse license

Job description

Recent RN Grads & LPNs Graduating into RN Welcome to Apply

Additional Offerings

• $5,000 Sign on Bonus!!

• 40 Hours / Week in our Plainwell Pines Center!

• Smaller 39-Bed Facility with a Team-Oriented Environment

• Training and Support Available for the Right Candidate

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys organization, attention to detail, and working behind the scenes to support both resident care and facility outcomes.

Whether you already have MDS experience or are an RN/LPN preparing to transition into this specialty, we’re open to developing the right person with strong clinical skills and a willingness to learn.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

Atrium Centers is a 100% employee-owned organization where clinical excellence and operational integrity go hand in hand. As a Full-Time MDS Coordinator you play a critical role in ensuring accurate clinical documentation, regulatory compliance, and appropriate reimbursement—while supporting high-quality, resident-centered care.

Be a light — to residents, families, and your fellow team members.

What You’ll Do

• Coordinate and complete MDS assessments from start to finish, making sure everything is accurate and submitted on time
• Manage daily and weekly MDS schedules (ARDs), keeping track of due dates and making sure nothing falls behind
• Review resident charts, therapy notes, and nursing documentation to ensure assessments reflect the full clinical picture
• Work closely with nursing, therapy, dietary, and social services to gather the right information and keep documentation aligned
• Lead or participate in care plan meetings, helping ensure each resident’s plan reflects their needs and goals
• Identify missing or inconsistent documentation and follow up with the team to resolve it before submission
• Monitor Case Mix (CMI) and support accurate reimbursement by ensuring documentation supports the services being provided
• Assist with audits, surveys, and quality reviews by maintaining organized, compliant, and survey-ready documentation
• Help educate and support staff on documentation best practices to improve accuracy and outcomes
• Serve as a key point of contact for anything related to MDS, care planning, and regulatory compliance

What You Bring

• Current, active Registered Nurse (RN) state license OR LPN actively enrolled in an RN program
• Long-term care experience preferred
• Prior MDS Coordinator experience preferred, but training is available for the right candidate
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Detail-oriented, organized, and deadline-driven
• Positive, dependable, and team-focused attitude
• Excellent attendance and reliability

Benefits

• 100% Employee-Owned (ESOP) + 401(k) matching
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay
• Tuition Reimbursement to support continued career growth
• Atrium Centers Discount Program (travel, electronics, wellness, automotive & more)

Why Atrium Centers

“Our mission is to serve as a bright light in the lives of our residents and families by delivering compassionate, quality care in the communities they call home.”

Built on Compassion, Community, and Clinical Excellence, Atrium Centers offers an environment where your expertise directly impacts resident outcomes and organizational success.

If you’re looking for an opportunity to grow your nursing career into MDS coordination, leadership, and long-term care operations, we’d love to connect with you.

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