MDS Coordinator

Job overview

The MDS Coordinator role is full-time and onsite in Lincolnwood, IL; compensation is not specified. Nivram Management’s posting focuses on resident assessment, regulatory compliance, and accurate clinical reimbursement in designated facilities. The coordinator completes and transmits timely MDS assessments, reviews clinical records and supporting documentation, and works with facility and clinical teams to address gaps. The role supports compliance with federal and state guidelines and accurate assessment and reimbursement processes.

What you'll do

• Evaluate facility compliance with federal regulations and utilization targets
• identify assessment concerns and help formulate action plans
• review resident records for MDS coding, utilization, errors, and supporting documentation
• complete MDS assessments timely
• monitor Medicare admission and discharge assessments
• educate staff on Medicare rules as needed
• ensure physician certification and PDPM processes follow applicable requirements
• coordinate with therapy, administrators, nursing directors, restorative nursing, and compliance specialists.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

mds coordinator

mds assessments

resident assessment

medicare

pdpm

regulatory compliance

clinical documentation

long-term care

lincolnwood il

nivram management

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 401(k), 401(k) matching, dental, health, vision, short-term disability, life, hospital indemnity, critical illness, and accident insurance
• employee perk program and paid time off.

Why this role

An RN MDS nurse is preferred; LPN candidates are considered with at least one year of experience.

About the employer

Nivram Management is hiring for this role. Industry: Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities). Sector: 62.