LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE, COORDINATOR (FULL TIME)

Job Description RN/LPN MDS Coordinator – Full-Time
Smoky Mountain Health & Rehabilitation Center
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.

Review MDS documentation for accuracy, completeness, and regulatory compliance
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
Current, active, and unencumbered Tennessee RN or LPN license
Nursing degree or diploma from an accredited nursing program
Minimum of 2 years of Long-Term Care MDS Coordinator experience
Strong knowledge and experience with the MDS/RAI process and care planning
Experience with Medicare, Medicaid, reimbursement, and Case-Mix preferred
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
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:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
Life insurance options
Disability plan options
If you're an experienced RN or LPN MDS Coordinator ready to bring your knowledge and leadership to a skilled nursing team, we want to hear from you.
Apply today to join Smoky Mountain Health & Rehabilitation Center in Pigeon Forge, TN!

Job Type: Full-Time