MDS Coordinator

Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented MDS (Minimum Data Set) Coordinator to join our healthcare team. The primary purpose of this position is to conduct and coordinate the development, completion, and submission of the resident assessment in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern Marycrest Manor, and as may be requested by the Director of Nursing.

Duties

• Greet visitors in a welcome and friendly manner.
• Perform admission, quarterly, annual, Medicare Admission, change-of-condition, and discharge MDS assessments of residents.
• Coordinate completion of the MDS by other members of IDT.
• Transmit MDS timely.
• Assist members of the IDT with transitioning all MDS updates or changes.
• Assist Charge Nurses with assessment of changes-of-conditions and appropriate documentation and Care Planning.
• Oversees completion of baseline care plan and conducts baseline care plan meeting.
• Schedule and facilitate the Interdisciplinary Care meetings. Coordinate documentation of such meetings.
• Organize, coordinate, and prioritize workload.
• Coordinate compliance with State and Federal regulations with regards to MDS.
• Must consistently participate in on-going training and in-service programs.
• Assist in training licensed nurses and CNAs in proper documentation.
• Follow all safety procedures and regulations established in the employee handbook.
• Communicate effectively with the medical staff, nursing personnel, and other department managers.
• Coordinate and maintain liaison with residents, families, support departments, etc. to adequately plan for the residents’ needs.
• Able to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.
• Assist with treatments, charge nurse role, admissions and discharges when needed.
• Adheres to professional dress code that reflects the mission of Marycrest Manor with excellent grooming and appearance.
• Perform all other duties as requested by the Director of Nurses.

Experience

• Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an RN or LPN/LVN in California.
• Must demonstrate proficient computer skills.
• Must have, at a minimum, 2 years’ working experience in long-term care.
• Must have, at a minimum, 1 year working experience as a charge nurse in a long-term care setting.
• Must demonstrate working knowledge and proficiency in the MDS process.
• Must demonstrate working knowledge and proficiency in the clinical and financial aspects of the Medi-Care process.
• Must have working knowledge of Medi-Care guidelines, eligibility, and regulations.
• Must have ICD 10 working knowledge
• Must possess current certification in CPR.
• Must have current IV certification and experience in IV therapy.
• Must have working knowledge of State and Federal regulations that govern long-term care.
• Speaks and understands the English language fluently. Computer literacy in Windows and Web based programs including, but not limited to, all Microsoft Office programs. Working knowledge in the use of the Electronic Charting Point Click Care (PCC) system.

Join us as an MDS Coordinator if you’re passionate about delivering exceptional patient care through precise clinical documentation while advancing your career in a supportive environment dedicated to healthcare excellence!

Pay: $35.67 - $43.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• long term care : 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person