About this opportunity
Legacy Healthcare lists this RAI Coordinator RN opportunity in chrisman, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
MDS Nurse - Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF)
We are seeking a knowledgeable, organized, and detail-oriented MDS Nurse to join our skilled nursing team. The ideal candidate is an RN or LPN/LVN with strong clinical experience who understands the MDS process, care planning, documentation, and the unique needs of long-term care residents.
This is a great opportunity for an MDS professional who wants to be part of a supportive leadership team and collaborative interdisciplinary environment while making a meaningful impact on resident care and outcomes.
Position Summary
The MDS Nurse is responsible for coordinating and completing the facility's MDS/RAI process , ensuring assessments are accurate, timely, and supported by appropriate clinical documentation.
The MDS Nurse works closely with the DON, ADON, nursing staff, therapy, dietary, social services, activities, physicians, residents, and families to ensure resident needs are accurately assessed and reflected in individualized care plans.
Responsibilities
Coordinate the MDS assessment process for assigned residents
Complete MDS assessments accurately and within required timeframes
Review resident charts and clinical documentation for accuracy and completeness
Gather information from nursing and all applicable interdisciplinary departments
Coordinate interdisciplinary input for MDS assessments
Identify missing, incomplete, or inconsistent documentation and follow up appropriately
Develop and maintain comprehensive, person-centered care plans
Ensure care plans accurately reflect each resident's current condition, needs, goals, and preferences
Participate in care plan meetings and interdisciplinary team meetings
Monitor residents for significant changes in condition
Communicate changes in resident status to appropriate clinical team members
Collaborate with the DON, ADON, Unit Managers, nurses, and other members of the care team
Review documentation for consistency between the resident's clinical condition, MDS, and plan of care
Assist with quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives
Participate in clinical audits and chart reviews
Support survey readiness and regulatory compliance
Maintain accurate MDS and resident records
Stay current with MDS, RAI, and skilled nursing requirements
Communicate professionally with residents and families
Maintain confidentiality of resident information
Assist with identifying opportunities to improve resident outcomes
Perform other MDS and clinical duties as assigned
Qualifications
Current RN or LPN/LVN license in good standing, as applicable
Previous MDS experience preferred
Skilled nursing, long-term care, or post-acute experience strongly preferred
Knowledge of MDS 3.0 and the RAI process
Strong understanding of clinical documentation and care planning
Excellent attention to detail
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Ability to manage multiple assessments and deadlines
Excellent written and verbal communication
Comfortable working with electronic medical records
Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Professional, dependable, and resident-focused
Candidates With These Backgrounds Are Encouraged to Apply
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MDS LPN/LVN
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Resident Assessment Coordinator
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Care Plan Coordinator
Clinical Documentation Nurse
RN Case Manager
Experienced SNF RN or LPN/LVN
MDS experience is preferred, but experienced skilled nursing nurses with strong assessment, documentation, and care-planning experience are encouraged to apply.
What Success Looks Like
The successful MDS Nurse will ensure assessments are accurate, timely, complete, and consistent with the resident's clinical condition and plan of care .
You will help bring together the nursing and interdisciplinary teams to ensure every resident receives an individualized approach to care while supporting quality outcomes and regulatory compliance.
Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Worksite address
chrisman, IL, 61924, US
Who can apply
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