MDS Coordinator - RN

Lutheran Life Communities

$76K — $101K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited nursing school
  • Current RN license in Illinois
  • At least 2 years of MDS 3.0 and case management experience
  • Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate the RAI process for timely resident assessments
  • Ensure MDS assessments accurately reflect residents' statuses
  • Maintain compliance with Medicare, Medicaid, and other requirements
  • Verify documentation for service and reimbursement accuracy
  • Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team on care planning and assessments
  • Track and manage assessment schedules for regulatory compliance
  • Support quality improvement initiatives and survey readiness

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 403(b) retirement savings plan
  • Daily Pay option
  • Paid time off
  • Tuition reimbursement program
  • WellBeing mental health support
  • 24/7 chaplain counseling
  • Development program for new team members
Full Job Description
$36.50-$49.00/hour RN MDS Coordinator, full-time, 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:
  • $36.50-$49.00/hour, 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

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.

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