MDS Coordinator – RN

Lutheran Life Communities•Arlington Heights, IL

58d•$37 - $49•Onsite

About The Position

The RN MDS Coordinator role at Lutheran Home in Arlington Heights, IL is a full-time position focused on ensuring resident assessments accurately reflect their physical, mental, and psychosocial status. This work is crucial for determining care plans and facility reimbursement. The position involves coordinating the RAI process, ensuring compliance with payer requirements, verifying documentation, collaborating with the interdisciplinary team, tracking assessment schedules, and supporting quality improvement initiatives.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, with a current RN license in Illinois
At least 2 years of MDS 3.0 and case management experience in a skilled nursing or post-acute setting
Comfortable working independently while coordinating with an interdisciplinary team
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Nice To Haves

Long-term care or skilled nursing experience
Current RAC-CT certification, or willingness to obtain it within 6 months of hire and keep it current

Responsibilities

Coordinate the RAI process so resident assessments are completed accurately and on time
Make sure MDS assessments reflect each resident's physical, mental, and psychosocial status
Keep the facility in compliance with Medicare, Medicaid, OBRA, and other payer requirements
Verify documentation supports the services provided and reimbursement accuracy
Work with the interdisciplinary team on care planning, assessment completion, and case management
Track assessment schedules to make sure regulatory timelines are met
Support quality improvement work and survey readiness