Registered Nurse (RN) MDS Coordinator
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 timelinesEnsure clinical documentation supports resident needs, services provided, and regulatory standardsPartner with nursing leadership, providers, and interdisciplinary teams to maintain compliance and accuracyTrack changes in resident status and update assessments as requiredSupport person-centered care planning using accurate assessment dataPrepare for surveys by maintaining organized, compliant recordsStay current on ICF, state, and federal regulatory requirements Why You'll Love Working HereThis is an opportunity to apply clinical expertise beyond bedside careStrong leadership support for compliance, accuracy, and quality outcomesConsistent resident population focused on behavioral health stabilization and recoveryTechnology-enabled documentation for efficiency and accuracyOngoing education in ICF regulations and assessment best practicesAnnual merit increase opportunitiesComprehensive benefits package, including retirement savingsRefer-a-Friend program — earn a bonus for bringing in strong clinicians
Requirements
- Registered Nurse (RN) license in Illinois
- Minimum of 1+ years of MDS experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility or ICF
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
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package, including retirement savings
- Refer-a-Friend program — earn a bonus for bringing in strong clinicians
- Annual merit increase opportunities
- Ongoing education in ICF regulations and assessment best practices
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
