MDS Nurse/LPN

About the Role

The MDS Nurse (LVN/LPN) coordinates and completes Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments in compliance with federal and state regulations. This role ensures accurate documentation of resident care, supports reimbursement processes, and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to promote quality outcomes for residents.

Responsibilities

• Complete MDS assessments and care area assessments (CAAs) within required timelines.
• Ensure accuracy of resident clinical documentation to support care planning and reimbursement.
• Maintain compliance with CMS, state, and facility guidelines.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized care plans.
• Monitor resident progress and update care plans as needed.
• Participate in resident care conferences and quality improvement initiatives.
• Ensure MDS submissions meet regulatory requirements for Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement.
• Assist with audits and surveys by providing accurate documentation and reports.
• Stay current with regulatory changes impacting MDS and skilled nursing documentation.
• Work closely with nursing staff, therapy, social services, and dietary teams to gather resident information.
• Provide education and guidance to staff on documentation standards and MDS requirements.
• Communicate effectively with residents and families regarding care planning.

Requirements

• Current LVN/LPN license in the state of practice.
• Prior experience in long-term care or skilled nursing facility preferred.
• Knowledge of MDS 3.0, RAI process, and Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement guidelines.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams.
• Proficiency in electronic health records (EHR) systems.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Ability to read technical procedures, policy, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and employees.
• Must be able to relate information concerning a resident’s condition.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite products.
• Must maintain all required continuing education/licensing and remain in good standing with the State Board of Nursing.

Skills

• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Physical Demands

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Prolonged use of a desktop or laptop computer. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, read, or hear. Frequent use of all office-related equipment to include copier, scanner, fax, telephone, and calculator. Travel by auto or airline may be required.

Work Environment

The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.