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Citadel Healthcare LLC, Rockford, IL, United States
PA Peterson at the Citadel is seeking a MDS Coordinator RN to join their team! The MDS Coordinator RN is responsible for completing and coordinating the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process, including the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments and care plans in accordance with federal and state regulations. The MDS Coordinator RN works collaboratively with interdisciplinary team members to ensure accurate and timely documentation that supports resident‑centered care and appropriate reimbursement through Medicare and Medicaid.
MDS Coordinator RN Duties and Responsibilities
Coordinate the completion of each resident’s MDS in compliance with all State and Federal requirements, maintaining supporting clinical record documentation.
Coordinate and facilitate the care planning process, ensuring interdisciplinary team involvement and resident/family participation.
Ensure that MDS’s are completed in a timely manner.
Coordinate and/or assist with weekly interdisciplinary care conferences and Medicare meetings.
Assign and enter appropriate ICD‑10 diagnosis codes in accordance with physician documentation and clinical guidelines to ensure compliance and accurate reimbursement.
Monitor for changes in resident condition and initiate appropriate assessments as required.
Review and assess all resident information (including hospital records) to accurately complete MDS scoring.
Participate in the Triple Check process to review Medicare claims prior to billing, ensuring all clinical documentation, MDS coding, and billing information align for compliance and accuracy.
Educate staff regarding accurate documentation practices related to MDS sections (e.g., ADLs, mood behavior, functional status).
Participate in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) initiatives related to resident care and documentation.
Stay updated on current regulations, policies, and practices related to long‑term care reimbursement and MDS processes.
Perform other duties as assigned.
MDS Coordinator RN Skills and Abilities
Working knowledge of the MDS assessment cycle and assessment information necessary for billing Medicare, Medicaid, HMO, and VA.
Experience using computer systems and software including proficiency in Microsoft Office Word and an email system.
Strong oral and written communication skills, organizational, and project management skills.
Ability to work with all levels of employees.
Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
Demonstrable ability to be a productive member of a project team.
MDS Coordinator RN Education and Experience
Current CPR Certification required.
Possesses a current RN license to practice in the State as an RN.
Skilled Nursing facility experience as an MDS Nurse preferred.
Physical Requirements
Walking, reaching, bending, lifting, extended sitting, grasping, fine hand coordination, pushing and pulling, all with or without the aid of mechanical devices is required.
Limited potential for exposure to environmental hazards. Understanding and adherence to company safety standards and protocols required.
Full‑Time Benefits
Daily Pay & Competitive Compensation
401(k) with company match
Medical Insurance
Dental, Vision, and Disability insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employee Discount Program
Innovative Training Programs
Opportunity for Growth and Advancement
Paid Time Off
And much more!
Citadel Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on any protected right such as race, color, nationality, gender, age, disability or any protected applicable right under the National Labor Relations Act.
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MDS Coordinator RN Duties and Responsibilities
Coordinate the completion of each resident’s MDS in compliance with all State and Federal requirements, maintaining supporting clinical record documentation.
Coordinate and facilitate the care planning process, ensuring interdisciplinary team involvement and resident/family participation.
Ensure that MDS’s are completed in a timely manner.
Coordinate and/or assist with weekly interdisciplinary care conferences and Medicare meetings.
Assign and enter appropriate ICD‑10 diagnosis codes in accordance with physician documentation and clinical guidelines to ensure compliance and accurate reimbursement.
Monitor for changes in resident condition and initiate appropriate assessments as required.
Review and assess all resident information (including hospital records) to accurately complete MDS scoring.
Participate in the Triple Check process to review Medicare claims prior to billing, ensuring all clinical documentation, MDS coding, and billing information align for compliance and accuracy.
Educate staff regarding accurate documentation practices related to MDS sections (e.g., ADLs, mood behavior, functional status).
Participate in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) initiatives related to resident care and documentation.
Stay updated on current regulations, policies, and practices related to long‑term care reimbursement and MDS processes.
Perform other duties as assigned.
MDS Coordinator RN Skills and Abilities
Working knowledge of the MDS assessment cycle and assessment information necessary for billing Medicare, Medicaid, HMO, and VA.
Experience using computer systems and software including proficiency in Microsoft Office Word and an email system.
Strong oral and written communication skills, organizational, and project management skills.
Ability to work with all levels of employees.
Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
Demonstrable ability to be a productive member of a project team.
MDS Coordinator RN Education and Experience
Current CPR Certification required.
Possesses a current RN license to practice in the State as an RN.
Skilled Nursing facility experience as an MDS Nurse preferred.
Physical Requirements
Walking, reaching, bending, lifting, extended sitting, grasping, fine hand coordination, pushing and pulling, all with or without the aid of mechanical devices is required.
Limited potential for exposure to environmental hazards. Understanding and adherence to company safety standards and protocols required.
Full‑Time Benefits
Daily Pay & Competitive Compensation
401(k) with company match
Medical Insurance
Dental, Vision, and Disability insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employee Discount Program
Innovative Training Programs
Opportunity for Growth and Advancement
Paid Time Off
And much more!
Citadel Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on any protected right such as race, color, nationality, gender, age, disability or any protected applicable right under the National Labor Relations Act.
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