MDS Coordinator (RN or LPN) at Transitional Care Management

MDS Coordinator 

• Salary: based on prior experience & credentials
• Schedule:  Days / Full-time

Community Care is a SNF with 204 beds and multiple levels of care, including a large behavioral patient population (ages 21 and up) within the center. 

• Revised clinical initiatives include a new Physiatrist, Behavioral Health activity-based programming and a new Vohra Wound program coming soon!  
• We are located near W 43 ST & State Street, just off 90/94 and a few blocks from the train station.  

A quote from a new employee:

“I am so appreciative of the support from [my manager] and the corporate team. It has been an amazing 6 weeks [so far] and I look forward to my future with this company.”

We work hard, but our clinical outcomes are impressive.  Join us and be the reason someone smiles today.

What you will do in this role:  The MDS Coordinator will work under/with our Regional MDS Director to coordinate and oversee the interdisciplinary assessment and care planning process in our center. This process includes:

• Comprehensive resident assessments & Care Plans
• Regular communication among care team members, the resident, and family;
• Collection and transmission of data for the purposes of quality improvement;
• Adhering to the Minimum Data Set (MDS) and Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) requirements.
• The ultimate goal of the assessment and care planning process is to promote the resident’s quality of care and satisfaction in our center.

What’s in it for you: 

• Team-oriented and collaborative culture
• Employee recognition program
• Annual merit increase opportunities
• Robust benefits package, including a retirement savings plan
• Refer-a-Friend programs – Our #3 source of new employees is referrals from our existing team members.  Great employees refer other great workers.  Come join us.

From our new employee survey:

• 82% surveyed said “People here are willing to give a little extra to get the job done right.”
• 89% surveyed said “When I look at what we accomplished, I feel a sense of pride.”

We we need from you: 

• MDS 3.0 certification preferred 
• Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in IL 
• Prior experience in a SNF setting as an MDS Coordinator or Director 
• Excellent knowledge of Case-Mix, the Federal Medicare PPS process, and Medicaid reimbursement
• Thorough understanding of the Quality Indicator process

What we’re doing to keep you safe:

• No PPE Shortages here!  We have PPE (including N95 & Surgical masks) for our team members. 
• Temperature screenings and routine health checks
• On-site vaccinations and more …

Note: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with the job.

This 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.