MDS Coordinator

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated MDS/Care Plan Coordinator to ensure that resident assessments and care plans are accurate, up-to-date, and aligned with the care provided. This position plays a key role in communicating resident conditions to families, coordinating care plans, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements at an Extended Care affiliated facility.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the completion of MDS assessments upon admission, readmission, quarterly, annually, and during significant changes or PPS/Insurance Reimbursement periods.
• Develop and maintain a monthly MDS assessment and Care Plan Conference schedule.
• Ensure timely completion of MDS sections by the appropriate department and validate accuracy.
• Collaborate with departments to identify and resolve MDS-related issues, providing re-education as needed.
• Review diagnosis coding and sequencing with physicians quarterly, updating ICD-9/ICD-10 coding as necessary.
• Lead weekly MDS Pre-Planning and Medicare meetings to ensure compliance and accuracy.
• Assist and educate staff in EMR charting, documentation, and achieving Care Plan goals.
• Communicate resident care plans and progress to staff, residents, and families.
• Conduct quarterly in-service training for nursing staff on care plans and documentation.
• Audit monthly EMR charting to ensure proper documentation of care and follow up with staff when needed.
• Report and follow up on documentation discrepancies to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Work closely with the Director of Nursing and interdisciplinary team to maintain consistency in resident care.
• Coordinate resident Care Plans with therapy departments (physical, occupational, respiratory, and speech therapy).
• Ensure proper nutritional assessments are completed and documented, collaborating with dietary consultants.
• Maintain resident confidentiality and adhere to fire, disaster, safety, infection control, and evacuation policies.

Requirements

• Current State of Illinois LPN license.
• AANAC certification preferred.
• MDS experience required.
• Strong organizational, planning, and managerial skills.
• Working knowledge of nursing services, nursing administration, rehabilitation, general and geriatric nursing, MDS documentation, and EMR systems.
• Ability to initiate, complete, and update care plans efficiently.
• Experience conducting staff training on care plans, documentation, and EMR use.
• Ability to monitor resident EMR records for consistency and accuracy.
• Strong interpersonal skills for effective communication with residents, families, and staff.
• Knowledge of JCAHO, OBRA, IDPH, and HFS documentation standards.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• 401(K) Program.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays.
• Voluntary Life and Disability Insurance.
• Daily Pay - Access your earnings on your own schedule.
• “APPRECIATE YOU” PERKS - Substantial savings on electronics, appliances, apparel, cars, flowers, fitness memberships, gift cards, groceries, hotels, movie tickets, rental cars, special events, theme parks, and more.