RN MDS

Experience individualized care at an Extended Care affiliated facility. Each facility’s highly skilled clinical and therapy teams are well-versed in delivering specialized services that are centered around your specific needs, interests, and capabilities. This steadfast dedication ensures a smoother and safer transition during your recuperation process. With a wide array of services available, Extended Care facilities are fully equipped to address your healthcare needs.

We always aim to offer the highest standard of care at all times. Our passion for individual, innovative, and compassionate care is what makes us special, and knowing that both our residents and team members are well taken care of is what sets us apart.

Our facility is looking for dynamic and compassionate individuals to help enrich the lives of our residents, making every day vibrant with beautiful smiles and meaningful engagement.

We are seeking a dedicated RN – MDS/Care Plan Coordinator to ensure accurate resident assessments and up-to-date care plans
. This position is responsible for maintaining detailed documentation of resident care
, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations, and coordinating care between residents, families, and the interdisciplinary team
.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package for our Full-time team members, which includes:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(K) Program
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• Voluntary Life and Disability Insurance
• “APPRECIATE YOU” PERKS – Our team members enjoy substantial savings on electronics, appliances, apparel, cars, flowers, fitness memberships, gift cards, groceries, hotels, movie tickets, rental cars, special events, theme parks, and more!

RN – MDS/Care Plan Coordinator Requirements:

• Current State of Illinois RN license
• Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently
• AANAC certification preferred
• MDS experience required
• Strong working knowledge of nursing services, administration, rehabilitation, geriatric care, and MDS documentation (EMR systems)
• Strong managerial, organizational, and planning skills
• Ability to initiate, complete, and update care plans
• Experience conducting staff training on care plans, documentation, and EMR use
• Ability to monitor EMR records for consistency and compliance
• Strong interpersonal skills to communicate with residents, families, and staff professionally
• Compassionate, detail-oriented, and committed to high-quality resident care
• Knowledge of JCAHO, OBRA, IDPH, and HFS documentation standards

As an RN – MDS/Care Plan Coordinator, you will:

• Coordinate and complete MDS assessments upon admission, readmission, quarterly, annually, and during significant changes or PPS/Insurance Reimbursement periods
• Maintain and provide a monthly calendar for scheduled MDS assessments and Care Plan Conferences
• Ensure timely completion of MDS sections by the appropriate department and validate accuracy
• Identify and address MDS-related issues
  , providing re‑education to staff when necessary
• Review diagnosis coding and sequencing with physicians quarterly, ensuring accurate ICD‑9/ICD‑10 coding
• Lead weekly MDS Pre‑Planning and Medicare meetings for timely and accurate documentation
• Support and educate staff on EMR charting, documentation, and achieving care plan goals
• Communicate resident care plans and progress to staff, residents, and families
• Conduct quarterly in‑service training for nursing staff on care plans and documentation
• Audit monthly EMR charting to ensure proper documentation of care and follow up with staff as needed
• Address documentation discrepancies and ensure compliance with regulatory standards
• Collaborate with the Director of Nursing and other department heads to ensure consistency in resident care
• Coordinate resident Care Plans with therapy departments (physical, occupational, respiratory, and speech therapy)
• Ensure proper nutritional assessments are completed and documented in collaboration with dietary consultants
• Maintain confidentiality of resident information and follow established fire, disaster, safety, infection control, and evacuation policies

A Workplace That Cares About You!

We believe in creating a supportive, respectful, and inclusive work environment. As an equal‑opportunity employer, we celebrate diversity and ensure that all qualified applicants are considered regardless of race, gender, age, disability, national origin, or veteran status.

If you're passionate about coordinating high‑quality resident care and ensuring compliance with MDS assessments, apply today to become our next RN – MDS/Care Plan Coordinator!