MDS Coordinator

Job Title

MDS Coordinator

Full-Time, Exempt

Monday - Friday; 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM with weekend rotation

$83,000 - $95,000, depending on experience

The MDS Coordinator is an RN who is responsible for the overall supervision, coordination, maintenance and timely completion of the MDS, care plans and CAA’s for residents. The MDS Coordinator acts as the Restorative Nurse and develops and maintains restorative programming.

• Comprehensive Benefits Package (Health, Dental & Vision) – benefits begin the first of the month following hire date
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee meal program
• Child care discount with Kinder Care
• Backup child care
• Short- & long-term disability insurance
• Paid time off & paid holidays
• Life/AD&D coverage
• Employee assistance program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Indoor garage parking for employees
• Flexible hours
• Free in-house gym membership

• Coordinate and assist with completion and submission of interdisciplinary team, accurate and timely MDS assessments, CAAs, and care plans per CMS RAI Manual regulations.
• Provide education to direct care associates regarding updates or changes to the CMS RAI Manual or skilled nursing facility regulations that affect documentation.
• Assist with review of the interdisciplinary comprehensive care plan.
• Review final validation reports and attest that all assessments have been completed and accepted into the CMSQIES system prior to billing and notify the business office when assessments are not ready to bill.
• Review CMS reports to identify assessments completed or submitted late and develop systems and processes to prevent recurrence.
• Update care plans daily following events, new physician orders, or changes of condition.
• Ensure effective communication with other shifts and departments regarding medical record documentation.

• RN currently licensed by the State of Illinois.
• Current CPR certification and in-depth experience and knowledge working with MDS computer software.
• Experience with the MDS transmittal process and understanding of regulations impacting the MDS; supervisory experience preferred.
• AANAC RAC-CT/A certification, or willingness to obtain within 3 months of hire.
• Restorative Nursing Certification, or willingness to obtain within 3 months of hire.

Entry level

Full-time

Health Care Provider

Hospitals and Health Care