MDS Coordinator

Lakeviewterrace; Altoona (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate Life Care Community dedicated to enhancing the art of care. As an MDS Coordinator, you will play a vital role in supporting the Director of Nursing and ensuring that our residents receive the highest quality of care. Your responsibilities will include conducting audits, maintaining compliance with state and federal laws, and developing comprehensive care plans tailored to individual needs. This position offers the opportunity to work in a serene environment, surrounded by nature, while making a meaningful impact on the lives of our residents. If you are passionate about geriatric care and thrive in a collaborative setting, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of geriatric experience required.
• Current RN or LPN license in Florida is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Conduct audits and monitor resident charts for accuracy.
• Assist with QA reports and ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

Geriatric Experience

MDS Assessments

CPR/AED Certification

First Aid Certification

Communication Skills

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) License

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) License

Job description

Lakeview Terrace – a Life Care Community, is enhancing and advancing the art of Life Care. Our gated campus occupies 100 serene acres on the edge of the Ocala National Forest. Featuring two lakes with fishing docks, walking paths, a natural area for picnicking and a new Rehab Center and Exercise Pool Complex. With full service offerings available to all our residents, we provide peace of mind with caring and compassionate staff to ensure happiness and well-being. As a team member with Lakeview Terrace, you will provide services to our residents that call LVT home.

Facility Name and Address:

Lakeview Terrace Retirement Community

331 Raintree Drive Altoona, FL 32702

Purpose:

The MDS Coordinator supports the DON with staff management and on-call duties. They keep families informed about resident changes and physician visits, review wound care documentation, and assist with quality reports. Ensures care plans are complete, review charting and restorative programs to ensure compliance.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct audits of ALF and SNF as directed by the Director of Nursing. Monitor resident charts for accuracy, i.e. falls, weight loss, and/or significant changes in resident condition; and ensure all resident vaccinations are current, consents are signed and documentation filed in medical record for the PPD (admission and annual), Influenza and Pneumococcal vaccines.
• Assist the DON with QA reports to include the 802 and Casper Reporting as well as infections, Incidents, Wounds and Restorative Programs.
• Assure that all medical needs of the residents are met and that a complete resident care plan is developed after determining completion of the MDS assessment by all responsible parties within regulatory time frames and complete MDS assessments and submissions as scheduled; attend weekly IDT meetings and participate in Resident Care Plan Conferences.
• Assist in the development of nursing care plans and procedures for SNF and ALF. Maintain current knowledge of, and assure facility compliance with applicable State and Federal Laws and Regulations, as well as corporate standards; and assume responsibility in coordination with DON and Health Care Administrator for facility’s medical records and their compliance with applicable regulations.
• All duties as assigned.

Required Qualification:

• Two years of geriatric experience.
• Current license as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the State of Florida.
• Certification in CPR/AED and First Aid.
• Certification and one year experience in Minimum Data Set (MDS) Assessments.
• For purposes of effective communication with residents, families and staff must be able to see, hear, speak, read and write English.
• Maintain ability to stretch, push, pull, kneel, reach, twist, lift unassisted at least 50 lbs and walk or stand up to eight hours.

Hourly Rate:

Negotiable

Working Conditions:

• Standard use of work station.
• Repetitive use of keyboard.
• Frequent bending and standing.

Required Materials:

• Resume.
• 3 Work References.
• Letter of Interest.

Drug Free Workplace:

A criminal history background check and sex offender registry check will be required for the finalist under consideration for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

DSI Management, LLC and all supported companies, as an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination. The company is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, disability, religion, or veteran status.

Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment with the company.

E-Verify:

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