MDS Coordinator RN / LPN 7500 Sign on Bonus

About the Role

The MDS Coordinator supervises and coordinates all MDS (Minimum Data Sets) and care plans for residents within the facility in a timely and factual manner and in accordance with the state's requirements. Our mission is to provide excellent healthcare through the hearts of our Care Team Members, guided by our core values: Listening, Empathy, Accountability, and Decisiveness (LEAD with Love).

Responsibilities

• Conduct and coordinate the MDS and Care Plan as outlined by the facility’s policies and procedures.
• Inform all care team members of when a care plan is due and ensure completion of their portion of the MDS.
• Develop and/or revise resident care plans quarterly and with any significant change in condition.
• Responsible for all PPS and state Minimum Data Set required assessments.
• Ensure all residents have the appropriate MDS, CATs, and CAAS completed.
• Coordinate all care plan meetings and encourage team members to participate in the care planning process according to policy.
• Ensure accurate and timely completion and submission of MDS to state/federal agencies according to Medicare/Medicaid guidelines.
• Initiate and maintain the Resident Assessment and Care Plan Schedule, ensuring all dates for MDS and CAAS completion are met in accordance with state/federal guidelines.
• Ensure resident’s rights are observed in the MDS Process, such as confidentiality and privacy.
• Maintain effective communication among departments to keep MDS and care plans current when changes to residents’ conditions occur.
• Monitor resident care during the MDS process and report concerns to the Facility Executive Director and Director of Nursing Services.
• Assist with the pre-admission screening process to estimate the potential resident’s RUGs group, as needed.

Requirements

• Must hold a current RN or LPN nursing license in the state of employment; license must be active, valid, and in good standing.
• Experience in Long Term Care preferred.
• Computer skills such as Data Entry and Word processing required.
• Working knowledge of the MDS 3.0 (current version of minimum data set).
• Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to skilled nursing facilities.
• Must possess the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures necessary for providing quality care.
• Must hold an active CPR license or the ability to obtain one within the first 30 days of employment; CPR license must be kept active and current throughout employment.

Benefits

• Quarterly Pay Increase
• Daily Pay
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Telehealth Services
• 7 Company-Paid Holidays
• Care Team Member Relief Fund