RN - MDS Coordinator

• Location 3701 WADE COBLE DR,Burlington, NC, ,United States
• Employee Type FT Non-Exempt
• Required Degree 2 Year Degree
• Manage Others No

Twin Lakes Community is a leader in senior services, offering Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Skilled Nursing on one campus. We also provide a primary care clinic, on-site therapy, EMT responders, home care, and adult day services. Serving 850 residents and supported by 450 employees, TLC is recognized among the nation’s most successful nonprofit Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRC).

Our team delivers person-centered care in a supportive, engaging environment where connection, dignity, and wellness matter. Every role contributes to vibrant living, engaging experiences for residents across campus. TLC offers continuing education, career growth, and flexible scheduling to support work-life balance. Full time employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. Be a part of something meaningful - join our team.

Responsible for the oversight and coordination of the generation of a Minimum Data Set (MDS) for each Medicare and/or Medicaid resident and the electronic transmission of required data by time frame as mandated by the regulating agencies.

• Responsible for maintaining own RN licensure and assist in the verification of all appropriate licenses for all MDS nurses.
• Responsible for insuring the day to day operations of the MDS Department is in compliance with all federal, state and local laws and regulations. Responsible for implementation of policies and procedures to assure compliance with NC Division of Facility Services (DFS) and other regulatory agencies requirements.
• Assists in the development and implementation of policies and procedures for accepting Health Care residents and their ongoing care. Insures initial assessment of residents needs, care plan development, and quarterly follow-up assessments are accomplished. Must be available for consultation as necessary.
• Responsible for insuring that should there be a change in the residents status a new assessment is done and a new care plan is generated and communicated.
• Attend or insure the attendance of an MDS nurse at Family Conferences for the purpose of reviewing with the family the resident’s Care Plan and the receiving of any family concerns.
• Responsible for insuring all assessment data is accurately entered. Insure computer calculation of the assessment data information relevant to the Prospective Pay System (PPS) is sent to Accounting.
• Responsible for receiving Quality Indicators (QI) from DFS and insuring they are communicated to all appropriate staff. In conjunction with DON and ADON implement plans of QI improvements
• Responsible for Staff education relevant to MDS/PPS/Medicare/Medicaid and assures all educational and in-service programs are communicated to and attended by MDS staff.
• Responsible of insuring departmental orientation is accomplished and all appropriate training and evaluation procedures are followed.
• Reviews monthly staffing budget, insures employee performance issues are addressed, and makes recommendations for hiring, discipline, and termination.
• May be required to perform other duties in keeping with the nature of this position which will not significantly alter the job requirements

• Complete an accredited nursing program
• Associate Degree or Bachelor Degree in Nursing
• 2 years experience in MDS
• 3 years experience in Nursing environment
• Must have experience working in Skilled Nursing environment.

• Must maintain RN licensing requirements

Twin Lakes Community is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to administering all employment activities without discrimination and to considering qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion (including pregnancy and related conditions), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran or military status, political affiliation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law;

we provide reasonable accommodations for religious practices and for individuals with disabilities and foster a collaborative, inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are respected and all individuals feel secure, welcome, and heard.