MDS Coordinator - RN

Lutheran Life Communities•Arlington Heights, IL

2d•$87,800 - $99,700•Onsite

About The Position

The RN MDS Coordinator is responsible for ensuring that every resident's assessment accurately reflects their real physical, mental, and psychosocial status. This work directly determines the care plan they receive and how the facility is reimbursed for that care. This is a full-time position with no weekends and no on-call duties.

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