LPN/RN MDS Coordinator (Full-Time)

Apple Rehab; West Haven (CT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

4 weeks PTO

7 paid holidays

401K retirement program

Life insurance coverage

Disability coverage

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Apple Rehab West Haven seeks a skilled LPN/RN MDS Coordinator to oversee nursing services and coordinate MDS assessments for residents. This role requires accurate care planning, interdisciplinary collaboration, and ensuring regulatory compliance in a 32-hour-per-week position.

Candidates must hold an active LPN or RN license and bring long-term care experience, strong organizational skills, and the ability to guide care planning with residents and families. Competitive pay and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Must hold an active state LPN or RN license.
• Experience completing MDS and resident care plans in long-term care.
• Attention to detail and ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Ability to instruct others and collaborate with inter-disciplinary teams.
• Knowledge of OBRA, state long-term care regulations and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and oversee nursing services for residents.
• Coordinate completion of comprehensive MDS assessments with the interdisciplinary team.
• Develop and revise written care plans with goals for each resident.
• Meet weekly care plan meetings and ensure plans are followed.
• Support reimbursement and Medicare compliance through accurate documentation.

Skills

MDS coordination

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

Education

LPN or RN licensure

Tools

MDS software

Job description

Join Our Caring Team at Apple Rehab West Haven!

(Competitive Rates Offered Based on Experience)

Are you passionate about providing exceptional care in a warm, family-oriented environment? Look no further! Nestled at 308 Savin Avenue in West Haven, Apple Rehab West Haven stands as a respected 90-bed facility deeply ingrained within its community. Renowned for our commitment to exceptional care, we take pride in our significant following of returning residents who cherish the compassionate support and genuine familial ambiance cultivated by our dedicated and longstanding staff members.

Why Choose Apple Rehab West Haven?

We operate as a unified team, driven by a collective goal to ensure the well-being and comfort of our residents. Our team, comprising exceptionally skilled professionals, is renowned for its prowess, attracting individuals from our community seeking our specialized services.

About Us:

As a family-owned and operated company, Apple Rehab prioritizes treating residents and staff like family. With our senior management based in our local Avon, CT office, we ensure superior care from a company deeply rooted in your community. Our leadership is not distant but right in your backyard, offering a supportive and collaborative environment.

Job Opportunity:

LPN/RN MDS Coordinator (FT 32 hours)

Starting Pay:

Competitive rates based on experience

Available Shifts:

• Full time (32 hours)

Responsibilities:

• The LPN/RN MDS Coordinator plays a pivotal role in planning, executing, and overseeing nursing services for residents
• Reports to the RN MDS Director
• The LPN/RN MDS Coordinator gathers information, assesses needs, establishes reasonable goals, provides interventions and incorporates within an organized, concise, functional care plan.
• Coordinates completion of comprehensive assessment by interdisciplinary team and includes recommendations in the written care plan for each resident.
• Each plan must identify all relevant issues for the care of the resident as well as the goals to be accomplished for each problem or need identified.
• The LPN/RN MDS Coordinator works together with care planning team to implement final plans. Encourages the resident and his/her “responsible parties” to participate in the development and review of care plans. Care plans must focus on assisting residents to reach their highest practicable level of well-being.

Key Duties:

• Ensures that all nursing personnel are aware of the care plan for each resident and that care plans are used in providing daily nursing services.
• Reviews nurses’ notes and monitors the resident to ensure the care plans are being followed and if each residents’ needs are being met. Assesses, reviews and revises care plans as required.
• Plans, schedules and conducts weekly care plan meetings for all residents according to OBRA and state requirements.
• Completes the MDS with utmost accuracy and insures highest level of reimbursement for facility.

Requirements:

• The ideal candidate will possess skills to maximize reimbursement as well as ensure Medicare compliance.
• Must have experience completing Minimum Data Sets (MDS) and resident care plans in the long-term care sector.
• Must hold a current state LPN/RN license and be a nurse in good standing.
• Must meet all applicable federal and state licensure requirements.
• Attention to detail, good follow through skills and ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Ability to instruct others.
• Must be knowledgeable of general, rehabilitative and restorative nursing and medical practices, procedures, laws, regulations and guidelines.
• In-depth knowledge of nursing practices, medical procedures, and long-term care regulations.
• Strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Collaborative team player with previous experience in long-term care.

Candidates without prior experience in MDS (Minimum Data Set) will not be considered for this position

Apple Rehab offers an attractive benefits package for employees of 30 hours or greater that may include the following:

• Scholarships and career development opportunities
• Generous 4 weeks of paid time off
• 7 paid holidays
• Health insurance benefits
• Short & long-term disability coverage
• Access to Call-a-Doc/24-7 MD telephone service
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life insurance coverage
• 401K retirement program
• Longevity credit for dedicated service

Note: Benefits and requirements may vary based on employment status and hours worked. Inquire within for specific details.

(Apple Rehab is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.)