MDS Coordinator (RN or LPN)

Career Strategies

Chuckey, Tennessee

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Clinical Competency, Communication Skills, Community and Social Services, Data Entry, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Documentation Plan, Electronic Medical Records, Health Plan, Leadership, Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse, Long-Term Care, Maintain Compliance, Medicaid, Medical Record System, Medical Records, Medicare, Nursing, Nursing Credentials, Organizational Skills, Plan Meetings, Registered Nurse (RN), Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Reimbursement, Social Work, Staff Training, Time Management
LOCATION
Chuckey, Tennessee
POSTED
19 days ago

Join Our Team!

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented MDS Coordinator (RN or LPN) to join our skilled nursing team. This position plays a critical role in ensuring the accurate and timely completion of resident assessments, Medicare documentation, care planning, and regulatory compliance.

If you have a passion for serving seniors, strong clinical assessment skills, and experience with the MDS process, we'd love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate and manage the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process.
  • Complete and submit MDS assessments accurately and within federal and state-required timeframes.
  • Ensure timely completion, data entry, lock dates, and transmission of all MDS assessments.
  • Monitor Medicare residents and ensure documentation accurately reflects care needs and services provided.
  • Review clinical records and collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to ensure accuracy of assessments and reimbursement.
  • Conduct Medicare meetings and participate in care plan meetings.
  • Maintain compliance with Medicare, Medicaid, and regulatory requirements.
  • Monitor RUG/PDPM reimbursement accuracy and related reporting.
  • Communicate effectively with nursing, therapy, dietary, social services, physicians, and other care team members.
  • Assist with staff education related to documentation, ADLs, restorative nursing, and assessment processes.
  • Maintain resident confidentiality and uphold resident rights at all times.

Qualifications

  • Current, unencumbered RN or LPN license.
  • Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state license preferred.
  • MDS experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility or Long-Term Care setting.
  • MDS Certification (or eligibility to obtain certification) preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, PDPM, and RAI regulations.
  • Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
  • Proficiency with electronic medical records and MDS software.
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with an interdisciplinary team.

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Supportive team environment
  • Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of residents

Apply Today!

If you are an RN or LPN with MDS experience and are looking for an opportunity to contribute to quality resident care while advancing your career, we encourage you to apply.

Equal Opportunity Employer

 

About the Company

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Career Strategies

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. 

COMPANY SIZE
1 to 9 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
1992
WEBSITE
https://www.careerstrategiesgroup.com