LPN MDS Care Plan Coordinator

Job Description

$37-$48/ hr based on experience
16 hrs/ week
Please be advised - candidates without prior experience in MDS (minimum data set) will not be considered for this position.

Responsibilities

• Gathers information, assesses needs, establishes reasonable goals, provides interventions and incorporates within an organized, concise, functional care plan.
• Captures the comprehensive assessment by interdisciplinary team and includes recommendations in the written care plan for each resident.
• Works with care planning team to implement final plans.
• Encourages the resident and his/her “responsible parties” to participate in the development and review of care plans.
• Ensures that care plans focus on assisting residents to reach their highest practicable level of well-being.
• Ensures all nursing personnel are aware of the care plan for each resident and that care plans are used in providing daily nursing services.
• Reviews nurses’ notes and monitors the resident to ensure the care plans are being followed and if each residents’ needs are being met.
• Assesses, reviews and revises care plans as required.
• Plans, schedules and conducts weekly care plan meetings for all residents according to OBRA and state requirements.
• Completes the MDS with utmost accuracy and insures highest level of reimbursement for facility.
• Complies with current CMS Mega Rule guidelines.
• Point Click Care experience a plus.

Qualifications

• Must have experience completing Minimum Data Sets (MDS) and resident care plans in the long term care sector.
• Must hold a current state LPN license and be a nurse in good standing.
• Must meet all applicable federal and state licensure requirements.
• Must possess skills to maximize reimbursement as well as ensure Medicare compliance.
• Must have attention to detail, good follow through skills and ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Must be knowledgeable of general, rehabilitative and restorative nursing and medical practices, procedures, laws, regulations and guidelines.

Benefits

• Scholarships and career growth opportunities
• 4 Weeks Paid Time Off
• 7 Paid Holidays
• Health Insurance Benefits
• Call-a-Doc / 24-7 MD telephone service
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• 401K Retirement Program
• Longevity Credit