RN MDS Full-time
Norwood Crossing

MDS Coordinator RN

Norwood Crossing Chicago, IL 60631, US

MDS Coordinator (RN)

Location: Chicago, IL (Norwood Park area)

Facility: Norwood Crossing

Job Type: Full-Time

Department: Nursing / Clinical Reimbursement

Licensure: Registered Nurse (RN)

About Us

Located in the charming Norwood Park neighborhood of Chicago, Norwood Crossing has provided exceptional, compassionate care to older adults for over a century. Our non-profit community offers a warm, welcoming environment where our dedicated team members are valued, supported, and empowered to deliver top-tier care.

We are committed to maintaining clinical excellence, regulatory integrity, and a culture of continuous quality improvement.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced, detail-oriented MDS Coordinator (RN) to oversee our Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment process and clinical reimbursement functions!

In this key clinical leadership role, you will be responsible for completing accurate, timely MDS assessments, developing interdisciplinary resident care plans, and ensuring appropriate Medicare/Medicaid clinical reimbursement under the PDPM model. If you are an RN with strong analytical skills, in-depth knowledge of RAI guidelines, and a passion for advocating for resident care needs, we want to meet you!

Key Responsibilities

  • MDS & Assessment Management: Coordinate, schedule, and complete all required MDS assessments (OBRA and PPS) accurately and in strict compliance with federal and state timelines.

  • Care Planning: Facilitate interdisciplinary care plan meetings, working closely with nursing, therapy, social services, and dining teams to establish individualized care plans.

  • PDPM & Reimbursement Oversight: Monitor and optimize Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM) coding, ICD-10 diagnosis coding, and documentation to ensure accurate reflection of care delivered and proper clinical reimbursement.

  • Triple Check & Auditing: Participate in weekly Triple Check meetings prior to billing submission; perform routine audits of clinical documentation to support MDS coding.

  • Staff Education: Educate floor nurses and interdisciplinary team members on documentation standards, MDS coding requirements, and care plan compliance.

Qualifications

  • Licensure: Active, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Illinois.

  • Experience: Minimum 2+ years of experience as an MDS Coordinator in a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) or long-term care setting.

  • Certification: RAC-CT (Resident Assessment Coordinator-Certified) preferred.

  • Regulatory Knowledge: Deep understanding of CMS RAI guidelines, Medicare Part A/B, Medicaid, PDPM, and IDPH long-term care regulations.

  • Technical Skills: Proficient with PointClickCare (PCC) or similar Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems.

What We Offer

  • Competitive Salary: Highly competitive salary package commensurate with experience.

  • Immediate Pay Access: On-demand access to earned wages before payday using the RAIN app!

  • Comprehensive Benefits: Choice of high-tier medical, dental, and vision insurance packages.

  • Paid Time Off: Generous PTO allowance and paid holidays.

  • Retirement: 401(k) plan with company matching options.

  • Supportive Culture: A mission-driven, non-profit community culture that prioritizes staff appreciation and work-life balance.

To Apply: Submit your resume today! Qualified candidates will be contacted promptly for an initial screening call.

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