MDS Coordinator

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 **MDS/Care Plan Coordinator** to ensure that **resident assessments and care plans** are accurate, up\-to\-date, and aligned with the **care provided**. This position plays a key role in **communicating resident conditions to families, coordinating care plans, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements**. **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 * Daily Pay – Access your earnings on your own schedule * “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! **MDS/Care Plan Coordinator Requirements:** * **Current State of Illinois LPN license** * **AANAC certification preferred** * **MDS experience required** * Strong **organizational, planning, and managerial skills** * Working knowledge of **nursing services, nursing administration, rehabilitation, general and geriatric nursing, MDS documentation, and EMR systems** * Ability to **initiate, complete, and update care plans** efficiently * Experience conducting **staff training on care plans, documentation, and EMR use** * Ability to **monitor resident EMR records** for consistency and accuracy * Strong **interpersonal skills** for effective communication with **residents, families, and staff** * Knowledge of **JCAHO, OBRA, IDPH, and HFS documentation standards** **As an MDS/Care Plan Coordinator, you will:** * Oversee the **completion of MDS assessments** upon admission, readmission, quarterly, annually, and during significant changes or PPS/Insurance Reimbursement periods * Develop and maintain a **monthly MDS assessment and Care Plan Conference schedule** * Ensure timely completion of MDS sections by the appropriate department and **validate accuracy** * Collaborate with departments to **identify and resolve MDS\-related issues**, providing **re\-education** as needed * Review **diagnosis coding and sequencing** with physicians quarterly, updating **ICD\-9/ICD\-10 coding** as necessary * Lead **weekly MDS Pre\-Planning and Medicare meetings** to ensure compliance and accuracy * Assist and educate staff in **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 when needed * Report and follow up on **documentation discrepancies** to ensure regulatory compliance * Work closely with the **Director of Nursing and interdisciplinary team** to maintain 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, collaborating with dietary consultants * Maintain resident **confidentiality** and adhere to **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 resident care planning and ensuring high\-quality healthcare documentation, apply today to become our next MDS/Care Plan Coordinator!**