Lutheran Life Communities

Registered Nurse (RN) – MDS Coordinator

Lutheran Home - Arlington Heights, IL - Part Time

RN MDS Coordinator – Skilled Nursing
$36.50–$49.00/hour | Part-Time (16 Hours per Week)
Lutheran Home

Lutheran Home is hiring an RN MDS Coordinator to support our skilled nursing team. This is a part-time position offering competitive pay, excellent benefits, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a faith-based, mission-driven organization.

If you have MDS 3.0 and case management experience in a skilled nursing environment and are passionate about quality resident care, we'd love to meet you.

Why You'll Love This Role

  • Competitive Pay: $36.50–$49.00 per hour (credit for experience)
  • Schedule: Part-time position working 16 hours per week
  • Mission-Driven Work: Make a meaningful impact in the lives of older adults every day
  • Supportive Team Culture: Collaborative environment with strong leadership support
  • Growth Opportunities: Professional development and certification support
  • Fast Hiring Process: 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 documentation supports services provided and reimbursement accuracy
  • Support interdisciplinary collaboration for accurate care planning, assessment completion, and ongoing case management coordination
  • Collaborate with clinical and administrative teams regarding admissions, transitions of care, and payer communication related to skilled nursing services
  • Monitor assessment schedules and ensure regulatory timelines are met
  • Assist with quality improvement initiatives and survey readiness efforts

Required Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a current RN license in the state of employment
  • MDS 3.0 and case management experience in a skilled nursing or post-acute care setting required
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with interdisciplinary teams
  • Strong organizational, communication, and critical thinking skills
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
  • Preferred Qualifications
  • Previous long-term care or skilled nursing experience
  • RAC-CT certification or willingness to obtain within six months of hire and maintain certification requirements

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • 403(b) Retirement 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

Ready to Apply?

Join a team where your clinical expertise helps ensure quality care, regulatory compliance, and positive outcomes for residents.

Apply today to become an RN MDS Coordinator at Lutheran Home.

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.

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