MDS Coordinator - RN

$87,800-$99,700/per year RN MDS Coordinator, full-time, no weekends, no on-call, at Lutheran Home in Arlington Heights, IL. Pay is based on experience.


You'll make sure every resident's assessment accurately reflects their real physical, mental, and psychosocial status, work that directly determines the care plan they receive and how the facility is reimbursed for that care.

What you'll do:

• Coordinate the RAI process so resident assessments are completed accurately and on time
• Make sure MDS assessments reflect each resident's physical, mental, and psychosocial status
• Keep the facility in compliance with Medicare, Medicaid, OBRA, and other payer requirements
• Verify documentation supports the services provided and reimbursement accuracy
• Work with the interdisciplinary team on care planning, assessment completion, and case management
• Track assessment schedules to make sure regulatory timelines are met
• Support quality improvement work and survey readiness

What you'll need:

Required:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, with a current RN license in Illinois
• At least 2 years of MDS 3.0 and case management experience in a skilled nursing or post-acute setting
• Comfortable working independently while coordinating with an interdisciplinary team
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Preferred:

• Long-term care or skilled nursing experience
• Current RAC-CT certification, or willingness to obtain it within 6 months of hire and keep it current

Pay and benefits:

• $87,800-$99,700/per year, based on experience
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 403(b) retirement savings plan
• Daily Pay
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement program
• WellBeing mental health support
• 24/7 chaplain counseling
• 365 program for new team member development

Schedule:

• Full-time, 8:00AM-4:00PM, Monday-Friday, no weekends and no on-call rotation

Next steps:

Apply today. We review applications on a rolling basis within 48 hours.

To apply, please complete the required questionnaire. We accept applications on a rolling basis.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related conditions), political affiliation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require accommodations during the interview process, please let us know. Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants.

Applicants for this position must be able to produce a negative drug test. Applicants may be subject to a background check. Employees in this position must be able to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position. If requested, this organization will make every effort to provide reasonable accommodations to enable employees with disabilities to perform the position's essential job duties. As markets change and the Organization grows, job descriptions may change over time as requirements and employee skill levels evolve. With this understanding, this organization retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.