MDS Nurse Manager

Smith Crossing is hiring! Location: Orland Park, Illinois, USA Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM Working Pattern: On-site, with Manager On-Call Rotation Salary: $105,000 per year, commensurate with experience About Us Since opening its doors in 2004, Smith Crossing has been a premier leader in Orland Park senior living. Today, our 32-acre campus, surrounded by a pristine prairie, is home to a community of more than 250 residents. Together with Smith Village, our sister community in Chicago’s Beverly neighborhood, we are the only Life Plan Community serving southwest Chicagoland. Known for outstanding care and service, Smith Village and Smith Crossing are backed by the resources and experience of Smith Senior Living, which has been serving Chicago-area seniors since 1924. About The Role We are seeking an experienced MDS Nurse Manager who is passionate about improving the health, well-being, and quality of life of older adults. This is a full-time leadership opportunity within senior care, with responsibility for overseeing MDS documentation, resident assessments, care planning, and ensuring nursing documentation accurately reflects the care provided. You'll work closely with residents, families, nursing colleagues, and the wider interdisciplinary team to ensure each resident receives coordinated, individualized, and high-quality care. Key Responsibilities Oversee and verify documentation relating to nursing care provided to residentsManage resident MDS data collection and documentationComplete resident assessments accurately and within required timeframesDevelop and maintain individualized resident care plansComplete required RAP summariesEnsure MDS processes and documentation comply with OBRA requirementsManage care plan schedules and ensure required reviews are completedMeet with residents and their families to discuss plans of careCollaborate with the interdisciplinary team to review and coordinate resident careMaintain accurate, complete, and compliant clinical documentationSupport high standards of resident care, safety, and quality of lifeParticipate in the Manager On-Call Rotation Essential What We're Looking For Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing in IllinoisMinimum of 2 years of MDS experienceStrong understanding of resident assessment and care planningExcellent clinical documentation and organizational skillsStrong communication and interdisciplinary teamwork skillsCommitment to delivering high-quality, resident-centered care Desirable Current MDS certificationCandidates without MDS certification must be willing to obtain certification within 90 days of employment What's On Offer $105,000 annual salary, commensurate with experienceFull-time, permanent positionMonday–Friday schedule9:00 AM–5:00 PM working hours401(k) with up to 4% employer contributionHealth insuranceDental insuranceVision insuranceLife insuranceGenerous Paid Time Off (PTO) packageOpportunity for PTO buybackEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Tuition reimbursement If you're an experienced Registered Nurse with a strong MDS background looking to take the next step into a leadership position within senior care, we'd love to hear from you.