MDS Coordinator RN

Responsibilities

• Administrative Functions – administer resident assessments, coordinate care plans per regulations, schedule Medicare/Medicaid, direct nursing assistants, ensure compliance with policies, report incidents, and maintain updated schedules.
• Charting & Documentation – prepare resident charge slips, maintain daily census, record physician orders, complete incident reports, and sign all entries in medical records.
• Drug Administration – prepare and administer medications, verify resident identity, manage floor stock, monitor narcotics, dispose drugs per protocol, and notify supervising nurse of discrepancies.
• Personnel Management – conduct staff evaluations, determine staffing needs, supervise nursing assistants, perform rounds, address discipline, and facilitate training.
• Clinical Care – perform nursing treatments (e.g., catheterization, wound care, therapeutic services), administer restraints as needed, monitor vital signs, and communicate changes to attending physicians.
• Staff Development – plan and conduct in‑service training, maintain orientation programs, and assist in continuing education and licensure requirements.
• Safety & Infection Control – ensure PPE use, maintain sanitation, report hazards, participate in safety drills, and manage drug disposal procedures.
• Equipment & Supply Management – monitor medication and equipment inventories, recommend necessary supplies, and ensure safe use of all unit equipment.
• Care Plan & Assessment – review and update care plans, ensure adherence to patient goals, and coordinate with the assessment coordinator.
• Budget & Planning – report suspected fraud and assist in financial reporting for the nursing service.
• Miscellaneous – contribute to quality assurance committees and coordinate with other departments to support resident care.

• LPN/LVN licensed in the state, current and unencumbered.
• Bachelor’s or associate degree from an accredited institution or approved LPN/LVN program.
• Proficient in English – read, write, speak, and comprehend technical procedures.
• Current CPR certification; PCC preferred; ongoing continuing education mandatory.
• Strong knowledge of nursing practice, regulations, infection control, and state laws governing nursing facilities.
• Ability to apply mathematical concepts, reasoning skills, and make independent decisions as required.
• Demonstrated supervisory and team‑building capabilities, with leadership experience.
• Physical capacity to lift up to 25 pounds, move 50 feet, and perform bedside care tasks.
• Must maintain good standing with the State Board of Nursing and pose no health or safety threat to others.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.