LPN MDS Full-time
Skilled Nursing of Chicago

MDS Coordinator RN / LPN

Skilled Nursing of Chicago Chicago, IL 60640, US
$89,500 - $93,500 / year

NOW HIRING: FULL-TIME MDS COORDINATOR (RN / LPN)

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Schedule: Full-Time | No Weekends | No On-Call

Requirements: Active Illinois RN or LPN License; Prior MDS Experience Required

Our mission is simple: to improve the lives we touch every day through high-quality healthcare and extraordinary compassion. We believe that by creating a supportive, family-like environment for our staff, we can provide the best possible care for our residents. If you are an experienced and dedicated Registered Nurse, we invite you to join our team.

Why Join Us?

  • Career Advancement: Build a long-term career with an established, highly successful healthcare provider.

  • Supportive Environment: Work in a caring culture where your contributions are valued and supported.

  • Work-Life Balance: Enjoy predictable hours with no weekend or on-call shifts required.

  • Professional Growth: Continuous opportunities for professional development and training.

Role Overview

As a vital member of our clinical leadership, the MDS Coordinator (RN / LPN) plays a critical role in the accurate, timely completion of resident assessments and individualized care plans. This position is essential to ensuring our residents receive high-quality care while maintaining full alignment with regulatory standards and reimbursement guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assessment Management: Monitor, guide, and supervise the input and completion of MDS assessments in accordance with state and federal regulations.

  • Compliance & Submission: Meticulously review assessment data, transmit MDS assessments to the state, obtain validation receipts, and resolve any submission issues.

  • Care Planning: Schedule and facilitate quarterly and annual care plan conferences involving residents, families, and the interdisciplinary team.

  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Work closely with facility departments to ensure all clinical documentation accurately supports the MDS process.

  • Training & Mentorship: Serve as the subject matter expert on MDS processes, offering guidance, education, and support to facility staff.

  • Record Keeping & Regulation: Maintain complete records of assessments and care plans while staying current on evolving MDS guidelines.

  • Additional Duties: Execute clinical support tasks as assigned by the Director of Nursing and Administrator.

Qualifications

  • Licensure: Active Illinois Registered Nurse (RN or LPN) license in good standing.

  • Experience: Prior MDS assessment experience in long-term care or skilled nursing is required.

  • Regulatory Knowledge: Solid understanding of Case-Mix, Federal Medicare PPS processes, and reimbursement frameworks.

  • Technical Proficiency: Strong computer skills with hands-on experience using Electronic Health Record (EHR) platforms.

  • Core Competencies: Detail-oriented, highly organized, and able to manage complex workloads independently.

  • Interpersonal Skills: Clear communication skills to lead care meetings and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.

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