Registered Nurse (RN) MDS Coordinator

Transitional Care Management•Crestwood, IL

20h

About The Position

At our behavioral health center (Crestwood 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 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 Note: This overview/Ad is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with the job. More information will be disclosed during your interview and on the formal Job Description. This center is managed by TRANSITIONAL CARE MANAGEMENT. We currently provide comprehensive management services to several inpatient healthcare centers throughout Northern IL & the Chicagoland area. These settings include Long-term Care Skilled Nursing (SNFs), Short-term Care Rehabilitation, Intermediate Care (ICFs), and Behavioral Health Service (SMHRFs) centers. Each center is unique; offering you a variety of long-term career opportunities.

Requirements

Registered Nurse (RN) license in Illinois
Minimum of 1+ years of MDS experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility or ICF
MOD rotation will be required - approximately 1 weekend every 8 weeks or so

Nice To Haves

Current MDS 3.0 certification is preferred

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