RN MDS Full-time

Now Hiring: MDS Coordinator LPN or RN– Skilled Nursing Facility

Are you a detail‑driven nurse with a passion for accuracy, quality care, and resident advocacy? Join our team as an MDS Coordinator and help ensure our residents receive the exceptional, person‑centered care they deserve.

✨ About the Role

As our MDS Coordinator, you'll lead the assessment and care‑planning process, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and excellence across all resident documentation. Your expertise helps drive reimbursement, quality measures, and top‑tier resident outcomes.

What You’ll Do

  • Complete timely and accurate MDS assessments (OBRA & PPS)

  • Coordinate with interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized care plans

  • Monitor and manage RAI processes to ensure regulatory compliance

  • Review documentation for accuracy and completeness

  • Communicate effectively with nursing staff, therapists, and leadership

  • Support quality improvement initiatives

What You Bring

  • Active RN or LPN license IL

  • Experience with MDS 3.0 in a skilled nursing/long‑term care setting

  • Strong knowledge of RAI guidelines, care planning, and documentation

  • Excellent organizational and communication skills

  • Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy

  • Ability to work collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

  • Competitive salary

  • Supportive leadership and collaborative team culture

  • Opportunities for continuing education and professional growth

  • Meaningful work that directly impacts resident care and facility success

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