MDS Coordinator

Vernon Health & Rehabilitation Wabash, IN 46992, US

About This Role

We are looking for a detail-oriented, experienced MDS Coordinator to lead our RAI process and drive accurate PDPM reimbursement. You will work closely with nursing, therapy, dietary, and social services to ensure assessments are complete, care plans are individualized, and our facility performs at its best. RN license strongly preferred — LPN with significant MDS experience will be considered.

What We Offer

Benefits for Full-Time Staff Include:

Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Insurance.
401(K) with company match
PTO
Virtual Doctor Visits - Telehealth
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Life and AD&D Insurance
Disability Insurance
KISx Card (surgery and imaging program)
Tuition Reimbursement
Daily Pay Available
Fun, Creative, and Mission-driven work environment
Supportive leadership that values your ideas

What You'll Do

Complete all MDS assessments accurately and within CMS ARD windows
Submit assessments to iQIES and resolve any rejected or late assessments
Manage PDPM case mix including clinical categories, NTA scoring, and therapy minutes
Lead or co-lead interdisciplinary care conferences
Develop and update individualized, person-centered care plans
Monitor Quality Measures and contribute to QAPI initiatives
Conduct internal MDS audits to ensure coding accuracy and compliance
Educate nursing staff on documentation that supports MDS coding
Collaborate with the Business Office on Triple Check and billing accuracy
Assist with survey preparation and respond to MDS-related findings

Requirements

Current RN license strongly preferred — LPN with MDS experience considered
Minimum 2 years of MDS coordination experience in a skilled nursing facility
Strong working knowledge of PDPM, the RAI Manual, and iQIES
Experience with PointClickCare, MatrixCare, or similar EHR platform
RAC-CT certification preferred or willingness to obtain
Excellent organizational and analytical skills
Ability to meet CMS submission deadlines consistently

Apply Today

If you love the clinical and analytical side of long-term care and want a Monday through Friday role where your expertise truly matters — this is the position for you. Apply now and let's talk!

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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