MDS Coordinator RN / LPN

NOW HIRING: FULL-TIME MDS COORDINATOR (RN / LPN) Location: Chicago, Illinois Schedule: Full-Time | No Weekends | No On-Call Requirements: Active Illinois RN or LPN License; Prior MDS Experience Required Our mission is simple: to improve the lives we touch every day through high-quality healthcare and extraordinary compassion. We believe that by creating a supportive, family-like environment for our staff, we can provide the best possible care for our residents. If you are an experienced and dedicated MDS RN / LPN, we invite you to join our team. Why Join Us? Career Advancement: Build a long-term career with an established, highly successful healthcare provider. Supportive Environment: Work in a caring culture where your contributions are valued and supported. Work-Life Balance: Enjoy predictable hours with no weekend or on-call shifts required. Professional Growth: Continuous opportunities for professional development and training. Role Overview As a vital member of our clinical leadership, the MDS Coordinator (RN / LPN) plays a critical role in the accurate, timely completion of resident assessments and individualized care plans. This position is essential to ensuring our residents receive high-quality care while maintaining full alignment with regulatory standards and reimbursement guidelines. Key Responsibilities Assessment Management: Monitor, guide, and supervise the input and completion of MDS assessments in accordance with state and federal regulations. Compliance & Submission: Meticulously review assessment data, transmit MDS assessments to the state, obtain validation receipts, and resolve any submission issues. Care Planning: Schedule and facilitate quarterly and annual care plan conferences involving residents, families, and the interdisciplinary team. Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Work closely with facility departments to ensure all clinical documentation accurately supports the MDS process. Training & Mentorship: Serve as the subject matter expert on MDS processes, offering guidance, education, and support to facility staff. Record Keeping & Regulation: Maintain complete records of assessments and care plans while staying current on evolving MDS guidelines. Additional Duties: Execute clinical support tasks as assigned by the Director of Nursing and Administrator. Qualifications Licensure: Active Illinois Registered Nurse (RN or LPN) license in good standing. Experience: Prior MDS assessment experience in long-term care or skilled nursing is required. Regulatory Knowledge: Solid understanding of Case-Mix, Federal Medicare PPS processes, and reimbursement frameworks. Technical Proficiency: Strong computer skills with hands-on experience using Electronic Health Record (EHR) platforms. Core Competencies: Detail-oriented, highly organized, and able to manage complex workloads independently. Interpersonal Skills: Clear communication skills to lead care meetings and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams. Equal Opportunity Employer #J-18808-Ljbffr Skilled Nursing of Chicago