MDS Specialist On Site Full-Time (RN or LPN)

About the role

The Suites of Someren Glen is part of Christian Living Communities, where we've built a culture rooted in respect, collaboration, and genuine care — for our residents and for each other. We're looking for an experienced MDS Coordinator to join our Skilled Nursing Neighborhoods and help lead the way our residents, care partners, and interdisciplinary teams work together every day. This is an on-site role. Our MDS Coordinators are key leaders in our community, bridging clinical accuracy with compassionate, person-centered care. We envision a warm and welcoming environment for all residents, team members, family members, and members of our communities – a place of belonging.

The MDS Coordinator partners across multiple departments to coordinate the development, completion, and ongoing updates of resident assessments and care plans, in accordance with state requirements and the policies and goals of Christian Living Communities. This role monitors and guides the completion of PPS, OBRA, and CAA assessments, steps into direct nursing care when needed, and supports leadership during surveys and inspections by authorized government agencies.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and evaluates the gathering of information for assessments and care plans; schedules and facilitates care plan conferences
• Monitors and guides the completion of PPS, OBRA assessments, and CAAs
• Maintains and periodically updates written policies and procedures governing the development, use, and implementation of the resident assessment (MDS) and care plan
• Ensures timely and accurate transmission of completed MDS to appropriate parties on a weekly basis; maintains 15 months of completed MDS on all residents for surveyors
• Performs assigned duties as part of an interdisciplinary team
• Performs the role of a nurse when needed and as assigned
• Completes administrative duties such as medical forms, reports, evaluations, and studies as necessary
• Develops and maintains an ongoing quality assurance program for resident assessments and care plans
• Participates in on-site surveys conducted by authorized government agencies
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Active RN or LPN license in good standing
• Prior MDS coordination experience strongly preferred
• Working knowledge of PPS, OBRA, and CAA