RN/LPN MDS Coordinator

RN/LPN MDS Coordinator – Full-Time

Smoky Mountain Health & Rehabilitation Center
415 Cole Drive, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
Full-Time

Smoky Mountain Health & Rehabilitation Center is seeking an experienced RN or LPN MDS Coordinator to join our team in Pigeon Forge, TN.

If you are an experienced nurse with a strong background in MDS, care planning, reimbursement, and long-term care , this is an excellent opportunity to take the next step in your career with a team that values quality care, collaboration, and professional growth.

Position Overview

The RN/LPN MDS Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and overseeing the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process , ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and timely completion of the Minimum Data Set (MDS), Care Area Assessments (CAAs), and interdisciplinary care plans .

This position works closely with nursing leadership and the interdisciplinary team to promote accurate resident assessments, appropriate care planning, regulatory compliance, and reimbursement.

MDS Coordinator Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee the completion of MDS assessments accurately and within required timeframes

• Monitor and guide the interdisciplinary team throughout the RAI/MDS process

• Review MDS documentation for accuracy, completeness, and regulatory compliance

• Oversee the submission and transmission of MDS assessments and obtain validation of successful submissions

• Coordinate and manage the resident care planning process

• Schedule and facilitate interdisciplinary care plan conferences

• Ensure resident care plans accurately reflect each resident's current needs, goals, and services

• Facilitate monthly Quality Measure (QM) meetings

• Monitor quality measures and identify opportunities for improvement

• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and guidelines

• Collaborate with nursing, therapy, dietary, social services, and other members of the interdisciplinary team

• Support accurate reimbursement through proper assessment, documentation, and coding

Qualifications

• Current, active, and unencumbered Tennessee RN or LPN license

• Nursing degree or diploma from an accredited nursing program

• Current CPR certification

• Minimum of 2 years of Long-Term Care MDS Coordinator experience

• Strong knowledge and experience with the MDS/RAI process and care planning

• RAC-CT certification preferred

• Experience with Medicare, Medicaid, reimbursement, and Case-Mix preferred

Skills & Experience

The ideal candidate will have:

• Strong knowledge of MDS, RAI, Case-Mix, Medicare reimbursement, and Medicaid reimbursement

• Knowledge of current federal, state, and local regulations governing skilled nursing and long-term care facilities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving abilities

• Excellent organizational and time-management skills

• Ability to prioritize responsibilities and meet required deadlines

• Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy

• Ability to effectively collaborate with an interdisciplinary healthcare team

Why Join Smoky Mountain Health & Rehabilitation Center?

As a member of our team, you'll enjoy an environment that supports professional growth, teamwork, and quality resident care , along with:

• Competitive wages

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Life insurance options

• Disability plan options

• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement

• Supportive, team-oriented work environment

Job Type: Full-Time