MDS Coordinator (RN or LPN) - 32 hours per week
About The Position
At our behavioral health center (Frankfort Terrace, an Independent Care Facility or ICF), the MDS Nurse plays a vital role in supporting regulatory compliance while ensuring each resident’s clinical and behavioral health needs are accurately reflected. Your assessments help guide care planning, program services, and reimbursement, all within a recovery-focused, therapeutic environment. In this role, you will: Complete, coordinate, and transmit MDS assessments in accordance with ICF regulations and required timelines Ensure clinical documentation supports resident needs, services provided, and regulatory standards Partner with nursing leadership, providers, and interdisciplinary teams to maintain compliance and accuracy Track changes in resident status and update assessments as required Support person-centered care planning using accurate assessment data Prepare for surveys by maintaining organized, compliant records Stay current on ICF, state, and federal regulatory requirements Why You’ll Love Working Here This is an opportunity to apply clinical expertise beyond bedside care Strong leadership support for compliance, accuracy, and quality outcomes Consistent resident population focused on behavioral health stabilization and recovery Technology-enabled documentation for efficiency and accuracy Ongoing education in ICF regulations and assessment best practices Annual merit increase opportunities Comprehensive benefits package, including retirement savings Refer-a-Friend program — earn a bonus for bringing in strong clinicians
Requirements
- Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in Illinois
- Minimum of 1+ years of MDS experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility
Nice To Haves
- Current MDS 3.0 certification is ideal, but not required
Responsibilities
- Complete, coordinate, and transmit MDS assessments in accordance with ICF regulations and required timelines
- Ensure clinical documentation supports resident needs, services provided, and regulatory standards
- Partner with nursing leadership, providers, and interdisciplinary teams to maintain compliance and accuracy
- Track changes in resident status and update assessments as required
- Support person-centered care planning using accurate assessment data
- Prepare for surveys by maintaining organized, compliant records
- Stay current on ICF, state, and federal regulatory requirements
Benefits
- Ongoing education in ICF regulations and assessment best practices
- Annual merit increase opportunities
- Comprehensive benefits package, including retirement savings
- Refer-a-Friend program — earn a bonus for bringing in strong clinicians
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
