Job Description
Job DescriptionRN/LPN MDS Coordinator
Full-Time | RN or LPN | Long-Term Care / Skilled Nursing
Ready to take the next step in your nursing career and grow into MDS?
Prime Healthcare is seeking a dedicated RN or LPN MDS Coordinator to join our skilled nursing team.
Already have MDS experience? We would love to talk with you.
Have strong Long-Term Care experience but haven't worked in MDS yet? We are willing to provide MDS training to the right candidate!
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced RN or LPN with a strong LTC background who is organized, detail-oriented, clinically knowledgeable, and interested in developing their expertise in MDS, reimbursement, resident assessments, and care planning.
WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS MDS POSITION
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MDS Training Available for the Right Candidate with LTC Experience
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No On-Call Shifts
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No Medication Cart Responsibilities
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Full-Time Position
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Work closely with an experienced Regional/Corporate MDS Team
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Opportunity for professional growth and development
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Competitive wages
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Paid Time Off (PTO)
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Medical, dental, and vision benefit options
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Life insurance and disability plan options
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Supportive skilled nursing environment
WHAT YOU'LL DO
As our RN/LPN MDS Coordinator, you will play an important role in ensuring accurate and timely completion of the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process, including MDS assessments, CAAs, and interdisciplinary care plans.
Responsibilities include:
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Coordinate and oversee the RAI/MDS process, ensuring assessments are accurate, complete, and submitted on time.
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Ensure compliance with current professional standards, physician orders, facility policies, and all applicable state and federal regulations.
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Develop individualized resident care plans with appropriate short-term and long-term goals.
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Collaborate with nursing, therapy, dietary, social services, physicians, residents, families, and other members of the interdisciplinary team.
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Monitor and guide the timely completion of resident assessments.
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Assist with and oversee the completion and transmission of MDS assessments and validation reports.
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Schedule and facilitate interdisciplinary care plan conferences.
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Participate in and facilitate applicable Quality Measures (QM) meetings.
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Maintain knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, PDPM, OBRA, CAAs, Care Plans, Case-Mix, and Quality Measures.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
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Active, unrestricted RN or LPN license in Tennessee required.
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Previous Long-Term Care / Skilled Nursing experience strongly preferred.
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Previous MDS experience is preferred, but not required for the right LTC candidate – we are willing to train!
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Knowledge of or willingness to learn the MDS and RAI process.
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Understanding of Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement is preferred.
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Familiarity with PDPM, OBRA, CAAs, Care Plans, Case-Mix, and Quality Measures is a plus.
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Strong organizational and time-management skills.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving abilities.
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Ability to prioritize responsibilities and meet required deadlines.
We are looking for an RN or LPN who wants more than just another nursing position. Whether you're an experienced MDS professional or a strong long-term care nurse ready to expand your career into MDS, we're ready to invest in the right candidate.
You'll have the opportunity to develop specialized skills, work alongside experienced clinical and MDS professionals, and make a meaningful impact on resident care, quality outcomes, and reimbursement.
MAKE YOUR NEXT CAREER MOVE COUNT
No On-Call. No Medication Cart. MDS Training Available.
If you're an RN or LPN with Long-Term Care experience who's ready to grow your career in MDS, apply today.
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