Registered Nurse (RN) - MDS Coordinator

Company: Lutheran Life Communities
Location: Arlington Heights
Posted on: February 27, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Start a new career as a RN MDS Coordinator at Lutheran Home! At Lutheran Home, you will start a satisfying career in a faith-based, mission-driven organization where our team members are supported and called to serve. Lutheran Home has a culture that promotes growth and recognition and invests resources back into the team. Why Join Us? - ?????Competitive Pay: $36.50- $49.00/hr credit for experience - Schedule: This is a full-time position working 40 hours per week - Supportive Team: We value our team as much as our clients - Quick Hiring: Apply today and hear back within 48 hours What You’ll Do: - Coordinate the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process to ensure accurate and timely completion of resident assessments - Ensure compliance with Medicare, Medicaid, OBRA, and other payer program requirements - Ensure MDS assessments accurately reflect each resident’s physical, mental, and psychosocial status - Verify appropriate documentation to support services provided and reimbursement accuracy - Support interdisciplinary collaboration for accurate care planning, assessment completion, and ongoing case management coordination within the skilled nursing environment - Collaborate with clinical and administrative teams to support case management functions related to admissions, transitions of care, and payer communication as it relates to MDS and skilled nursing requirements What You’ll Need: - Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a current RN licensure in the state of employment - Previous work experience in a long-term care or skilled nursing setting is preferred - MDS 3.0 and case management experience in a skilled nursing or post-acute care environment required - RAC-CT certification or willingness to obtain within 6 months of hire and maintain recertification as required - Ability to make mature judgments, function independently, remain flexible, and work effectively with interdisciplinary personnel - Working knowledge and proficiency with Microsoft Office required Benefits Available To You: - Medical, Dental, and Vision - 403b Savings Plan - Daily Pay - Paid Time Off - Tuition Reimbursement program - WellBeing mental health support - 24/7 Chaplain Counseling - 365 Program for new team member development To apply, please complete the required questionnaire. We accept applications on a rolling basis. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related conditions), political affiliation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require accommodations during the interview process, please let us know. Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants. Applicants for this position must be able to produce a negative drug test. Applicants may be subject to a background check. Employees in this position must be able to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position. If requested, this organization will make every effort to provide reasonable accommodations to enable employees with disabilities to perform the position’s essential job duties. As markets change and the Organization grows, job descriptions may change over time as requirements and employee skill levels evolve. With this understanding, this organization retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position. Powered by JazzHR PI5f5ae7093eb0-25405-39624687

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