MDS Coordinator

DSI Management, LLC.; Altoona (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in senior care is seeking a dedicated MDS Coordinator to enhance the quality of life for residents. This role involves supporting the Director of Nursing in staff management, conducting audits, and ensuring compliance with care plans. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in geriatric care, hold a current RN or LPN license in Florida, and possess certifications in CPR/AED and First Aid. Join a compassionate team committed to providing exceptional care in a serene environment, where your contributions will directly impact the well-being of residents. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in a supportive and fulfilling setting.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support DON with staff management and resident care.
• Conduct audits and ensure compliance with care plans.

Skills

Geriatric Care

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.

• Conducts audits of ALF and SNF as directed by the Director of Nursing. Monitors resident charts for accuracy, i.e. falls, weight loss, and/or significant changes in resident condition; and ensures all resident vaccinations are current, consents are signed and documentation filed in medical records for the PPD (admission and annual), Influenza and Pneumococcal vaccines.
• Assists the DON with QA reports to include the 802 and Casper Reporting as well as infections, Incidents, Wounds and Restorative Programs.
• Assures 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; attends weekly IDT meetings and participates in Resident Care Plan Conferences.
• Assists in the development of nursing care plans and procedures for SNF and ALF. Maintains current knowledge of, and assures facility compliance with applicable State and Federal Laws and Regulations, as well as corporate standards; and assumes 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:

DSI Management, LLC and all supported companies use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires.