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MDS Coordinator

Career Strategies
  • Chicago, Illinois
    2 days ago

    Job Description

    Are you an experienced MDS Coordinator who takes pride in making a difference in the lives of residents? We want to hear from you!

    We are seeking a knowledgeable, motivated, and detail-oriented MDS Coordinator to join a dedicated long-term care team in Chicago, IL. This is an excellent opportunity for an MDS professional who enjoys taking ownership of the assessment and care planning process while working collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team to support quality resident care.

    What You'll Do

    • Coordinate and oversee the timely and accurate completion of MDS assessments in accordance with federal and state regulations.

    • Ensure compliance with CMS guidelines, RAI requirements, and applicable regulatory standards.

    • Develop, review, and maintain individualized resident care plans.

    • Collaborate with nursing leadership, therapy, social services, dietary, and other interdisciplinary team members.

    • Monitor assessment schedules, care plan updates, and submission deadlines.

    • Review documentation for accuracy, completeness, and reimbursement implications.

    • Support quality measures, survey readiness, and ongoing regulatory compliance.

    • Identify opportunities to improve clinical outcomes, documentation, and overall quality of care.

    What We're Looking For

    • Current Illinois RN or LPN license.

    • Previous experience as an MDS Coordinator in a skilled nursing or long-term care setting.

    • Strong knowledge of MDS 3.0, RAI guidelines, PDPM, and CMS regulations.

    • Understanding of Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement.

    • Excellent organizational, communication, and time-management skills.

    • Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with an interdisciplinary team.

    Why Consider This Opportunity?

    • Join a team committed to quality resident care.

    • Take an active role in clinical reimbursement, regulatory compliance, and resident outcomes.

    • Bring your MDS knowledge and experience to a position where your contributions matter.

    • Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the facility's clinical and operational success.

    Ready for your next opportunity? If you're an experienced MDS Coordinator looking for a rewarding position where your expertise is valued, we'd love to hear from you!

    Apply today!

    We are an agency recruiting on behalf of our client. All qualified applicants will be considered in accordance with federal, state, and local Equal Opportunity laws, including those with arrest or conviction records. Any offer of employment and all compensation, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment will be established by the client.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationChicago, Illinois
    IndustryStaffing/Employment Agencies
    Company Size1 to 9 employees
    Year Founded1992
    Websitehttps://www.careerstrategiesgroup.com

    About Company

    Career Strtegies Group is a national, full service recruiting, outplacement and career services organization.  The firm specializes in the career needs of attorneys, financial professionals, and C-suite and other senior executives. It also has a smaller recruiting operation for healthcare professionals and administrators  in the NY, CT and NJ area. The firm has particular  experience with professionals aged 50+, and in the area of career change for attorneys and professionals. Firm founder Bruce Blackwell is an original member of the career transitions team established by the New York City Bar Association, and is a noted author and lecturer on career issues for lawyers and other professionals. 

    Skills

    • Clinical Facilitiesunmatched
    • Clinical Outcomesunmatched
    • Clinical Practices/Protocolsunmatched
    • Clinical Study Publicationsunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Community and Social Servicesunmatched
    • Content Management Systems (CMS)unmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • EEO Regulationsunmatched
    • Federal Laws and Regulationsunmatched
    • Health Planunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurseunmatched
    • Long-Term Careunmatched
    • Medicaidunmatched
    • Medicare Reimbursementunmatched
    • Nursingunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Quality Metricsunmatched
    • Quality of Careunmatched
    • Recruiting/Staffing Agencyunmatched
    • Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
    • Regulationsunmatched
    • Regulatory Complianceunmatched
    • Reimbursementunmatched
    • Social Workunmatched
    • State Laws and Regulationsunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched

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