MDS Nurse Coordinator; RN

Now Hiring: MDS Registered Nurse (RN) Coordinator

Allure of Quad Cities – Skilled Nursing Facility

Location: 833 16th Ave., Moline, IL 61265

No On-Call Requirements | No Mandatory Cart Hours

The MDS / Care Plan Coordinator (RN) is responsible for the accurate and timely completion of all Medicare and Medicaid case-mix documentation to ensure appropriate reimbursement for care and services provided by the facility. This role oversees the full MDS/PPS process
, conducts ongoing MDS reviews, and coordinates interdisciplinary participation to ensure regulatory compliance, accurate assessment, and optimal reimbursement outcomes.

The MDS RN integrates nursing, dietary, social services, activities, restorative, rehabilitation, and physician services to support comprehensive resident assessments and individualized care planning.

• Assess and determine the health status and level of care for all new admissions

• Ensure accurate and timely completion of all MDS assessments, including:

  • PPS/Medicare

  • Quarterly

  • Annual

  • Significant Change in Status

• Communicate level of care determinations to all interdisciplinary team members

• Coordinate interdisciplinary participation in MDS completion according to regulatory time frames

• Ensure completeness, accuracy, and regulatory compliance of all MDS documentation

• Maintain an accurate MDS assessment schedule, including reference dates throughout the resident stay

• Perform data entry and ensure timely electronic submission of MDS assessments

• Verify electronic submissions, complete corrections as needed, and maintain appropriate records

• Schedule and conduct resident care conferences in compliance with state and federal regulations

• Ensure all required MDS reviews are completed prior to resident care conferences

• Assist disciplines with development, review, and revision of individualized care plans

• Ensure resident problems are identified, prioritized, and addressed with realistic goals and appropriate interventions

• Evaluate care plans for accuracy, individuality, and effectiveness

• Monitor resident outcomes and ensure care plans are revised as needed

• Manage and communicate all level-of-care changes within the facility

• Generate and transmit required documentation related to acuity and level-of-care changes to appropriate agencies

• Perform other duties as assigned

• Current, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license

• Long-term care experience preferred

• Strong knowledge of MDS, PPS, and care planning processes

• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language

• Ability to sit, stand, bend, and walk throughout the workday

• Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

• Visual and auditory ability sufficient for written and verbal communication

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions