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Chateau Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

MDS Coordinator

Chateau Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Chicago, Illinois, United States

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Chateau Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is an Extended Care affiliated facility staffed with highly skilled clinical and therapy teams dedicated to delivering specialized services centered on your specific needs, interests, and capabilities. Our commitment ensures a smoother and safer transition during your recovery, offering a wide array of services to address all healthcare needs. We aim to provide the highest standard of care at all times, driven by a passion for individual, innovative, and compassionate care. Our goal is to keep both residents and team members well taken care of, creating a vibrant environment filled with smiles and meaningful engagement.

Chateau Nursing and Rehabilitation Center provided pay range This range is provided by Chateau Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range $85,000.00/yr - $90,000.00/yr

Benefits

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(K) Program

Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays

Voluntary Life and Disability Insurance

Daily Pay – Access your earnings on your own schedule

“APPRECIATE YOU” PERKS – substantial savings on electronics, appliances, apparel, cars, flowers, fitness memberships, gift cards, groceries, hotels, movie tickets, rental cars, special events, theme parks, and more!

MDS/Care Plan Coordinator Requirements

Current State of Illinois LPN license

AANAC certification preferred

MDS experience required

Strong organizational, planning, and managerial skills

Working knowledge of nursing services, nursing administration, rehabilitation, general and geriatric nursing, MDS documentation, and EMR systems

Ability to initiate, complete, and update care plans efficiently

Experience conducting staff training on care plans, documentation, and EMR use

Ability to monitor resident EMR records for consistency and accuracy

Strong interpersonal skills for effective communication with residents, families, and staff

Knowledge of JCAHO, OBRA, IDPH, and HFS documentation standards

As an MDS/Care Plan Coordinator, you will

Oversee the completion of MDS assessments upon admission, readmission, quarterly, annually, and during significant changes or PPS/Insurance Reimbursement periods

Develop and maintain a monthly MDS assessment and Care Plan Conference schedule

Ensure timely completion of MDS sections by the appropriate department and validate accuracy

Collaborate with departments to identify and resolve MDS-related issues, providing re-education as needed

Review diagnosis coding and sequencing with physicians quarterly, updating ICD-9/ICD-10 coding as necessary

Lead weekly MDS Pre-Planning and Medicare meetings to ensure compliance and accuracy

Assist and educate staff in EMR charting, documentation, and achieving Care Plan goals

Communicate resident care plans and progress to staff, residents, and families

Conduct quarterly in-service training for nursing staff on care plans and documentation

Audit monthly EMR charting to ensure proper documentation of care and follow up with staff when needed

Report and follow up on documentation discrepancies to ensure regulatory compliance

Work closely with the Director of Nursing and interdisciplinary team to maintain consistency in resident care

Coordinate resident Care Plans with therapy departments (physical, occupational, respiratory, and speech therapy)

Ensure proper nutritional assessments are completed and documented, collaborating with dietary consultants

Maintain resident confidentiality and adhere to fire, disaster, safety, infection control, and evacuation policies

A Workplace That Cares About You! We believe in creating a supportive, respectful, and inclusive work environment. As an equal‑opportunity employer, we celebrate diversity and ensure that all qualified applicants are considered regardless of race, gender, age, disability, national origin, or veteran status.

If you’re passionate about resident care planning and ensuring high‑quality healthcare documentation, apply today to become our next MDS/Care Plan Coordinator!

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