MDS Coordinator (LPN)

Position Overview

The MDS Coordinator (LPN) is responsible for overseeing the resident assessment and care planning process and ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations related to resident assessments, quality of care and Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and complete the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment to evaluate residents' physical, psychological and functional status, including the implementation of Care Area Assessments (CAA)s and triggers.
• Evaluate each resident's condition and pertinent medical data to determine any need for special assessment activities or a need to amend the admission assessment.
• Prepare and electronically transmit timely reports to the national Medicare and Medicaid databases.
• Develop a written plan of care (preliminary and comprehensive) for each resident that identifies the problems/needs of the resident and the goals to be accomplished for each problem/need identified.
• Provide information to residents/families on Medicare/Medicaid and other financial assistance programs available to the residents.
• Ensure that MDS notes are informative and descriptive of the services provided and of the residents' response to the service.
• Assist with completing the care plan portion of the residents' discharge plan.
• Evaluate and implement recommendations from established committees as they pertain to the assessment and/or care plan functions of the health campus.

Qualifications

• Must have and maintain a current, valid state LPN license
• Three (3) to five (5) years' experience working in a MDS or assessment role in a senior residential care, healthcare, senior living industry or long-term care environment, preferred
• Current, valid CPR certification required

Location

US-KY-Louisville — The Willows at Springhurst, 3101 N Hurstbourne Pkwy, Louisville KY

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage — Includes free Virtual Doctor Visits, with coverage starting in your first 30 days.
• Get Paid Weekly + Quarterly Increases — Enjoy weekly pay and regular quarterly wage increases.
• Spending & Retirement Accounts — HSA with company match, Dependent Care, LSA, and 401(k) with company match.
• PTO + Paid Parental Leave — Paid time off and fully paid parental leave for new parents.
• Inclusive Care — No-cost LGBTQIA+ support and gender-affirming care coordination.
• Tuition & Student Loan Assistance — Financial support for education, certifications, and student loan repayment.