MDS Coordinator; RN​/LVN

AVONDALE VILLA POST-ACUTE, LIVERMORE, CA, US

30+ days ago Requisition

$45.00 To $60.00 Hourly

The MDS Coordinator assumes full time administrative authority, responsibility and accountability to coordinate the completion of the required minimum data set and with other members of the inter-disciplinary team, develops and implements a plan of care that meets the individual needs of each resident.

• Conduct resident assessments as required, develop plans of care, evaluate residents’ responses to interventions and document clinical records effectively in compliance with county, state and federal laws and regulations, as applicable.
• Complete Minimum Data Sets within 14 days of admission in coordination with other members of the inter-disciplinary team, assess change of conditions and determine need for significant change of status in MDS.
• Complete Minimum Data Sets for Prospective Payment (Medicare and HMO) residents as per CMS Assessment Schedule (5, 14, 30, 60, 90 Day and significant change as appropriate).
• Complete CATS (Care Area Triggers), CAAs (Care Area Assessments) and care plans within 21 days of admission and for all comprehensive assessments (i.e., significant change, annual).
• Ensure all areas that triggered on the CAA are included on the resident’s plan of care, using CMS Minimum Data Set guideline protocols to determine whether to proceed or not to proceed regarding care plan issues.
• Understand billing for the MDS process and coordinate this with the Business Office Manager, as needed.

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Current active license as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)
• At least 1 year experience in completing the Minimum Data Set is preferred in long term geriatric nursing care setting.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
• Life and AD&D insurance included for full-time employees.
• 401(k) retirement savings.
• Paid time off:
  Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Leave.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Paid orientation and training programs.
• Pay Rate: MDS LVN $45 - $48 per hour.
• Pay Rate: MDS RN $55 - $60 per hour.

Full time, Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5:00 pm.

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law.