MDS Coordinator (RN)

Company DescriptionRegistered Nurse (RN) MDS Coordinator Status:  This is a .8 or 32 hour per week position.  Schedule:  5 days per week, with weekend shifts as needed.Salary: $45-49/hr based on experience and certification/credentials At our behavioral health center (Crestwood Terrace, an Independent Care Facility or ICF), the MDS Nurse plays a vital role in supporting regulatory compliance while ensuring each resident’s clinical and behavioral health needs are accurately reflected. Your assessments help guide care planning, program services, and reimbursement, all within a recovery-focused, therapeutic environment.Job DescriptionIn this role, you will:Complete, coordinate, and transmit MDS assessments in accordance with ICF regulations and required timelinesEnsure clinical documentation supports resident needs, services provided, and regulatory standardsPartner with nursing leadership, providers, and interdisciplinary teams to maintain compliance and accuracyTrack changes in resident status and update assessments as requiredSupport person-centered care planning using accurate assessment dataPrepare for surveys by maintaining organized, compliant recordsStay current on ICF, state, and federal regulatory requirementsWhy You’ll Love Working HereThis is an opportunity to apply clinical expertise beyond bedside careStrong leadership support for compliance, accuracy, and quality outcomesConsistent resident population focused on behavioral health stabilization and recoveryTechnology-enabled documentation for efficiency and accuracyOngoing education in ICF regulations and assessment best practicesAnnual merit increase opportunitiesComprehensive benefits package, including retirement savingsRefer-a-Friend program — earn a bonus for bringing in strong cliniciansQualificationsWhat we need from you:Registered Nurse (RN - preferred) license in IllinoisCurrent MDS 3.0 certification is preferredMinimum of 1 years of MDS experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility or ICFMOD rotation will be required - approximately 1 weekend every 8 weeks or soAdditional InformationNote: This overview/Ad is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with the job.  More information will be disclosed during your interview and on the formal Job Description.#indctThis center is managed by TRANSITIONAL CARE MANAGEMENT.  We currently provide comprehensive management services to several inpatient healthcare centers throughout Northern IL & the Chicagoland area. These settings include Long-term Care Skilled Nursing (SNFs), Short-term Care Rehabilitation, Intermediate Care (ICFs), and Behavioral Health Service (SMHRFs) centers. Each center is unique; offering you a variety of long-term career opportunities.

Salary : $45 - $49