MDS Coordinator

Lincoln Healthcare Group; Shelbyville (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Shelbyville Healthcare & Senior Living in Shelbyville, IL, is seeking a dedicated MDS Care Plan Coordinator to join our compassionate team. You will administer and manage resident assessments, develop care plans, and coordinate with care teams to ensure high-quality, resident-centered care.

The ideal candidate holds an Illinois nursing license (LPN or RN) with strong data collection and analysis skills, proficiency in MDS 3.0, and a solid understanding of medical-legal frameworks.

Qualifications

• Current nursing license in Illinois (LPN or RN).
• Strong data collection, reporting, and analysis skills.
• Proficiency in MDS 3.0 assessments and procedures.
• Understanding of medical-legal frameworks (OBR Act of 1987).
• Ability to draft thorough care plans for residents.
• Excellent communication and analytical abilities.

Responsibilities

• Administer and manage assessments of residents in our facility.
• Develop care plans and assessment schedules for residents.
• Coordinate with key stakeholders to ensure proper care implementation.
• Follow up on complaints and incidents reported by residents, reporting findings.
• Ensure legal compliance for the facility by following MDS processes.
• Support the director and administrator of the facility as a nurse manager.

Skills

Data collection

MDS 3.0 proficiency

Care plan development

Communication

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Nursing license (Illinois, LPN or RN)

Job description

MDS Care Plan Coordinator

Join Shelbyville Healthcare & Senior Living's dedicated team of compassionate caregivers and take the next step in your career as a MDS Care Plan Coordinator!

At Shelbyville Healthcare & Senior Living, we are dedicated to meeting the needs of our residents with excellence and compassion. Our experienced and skilled team provides high-quality, personalized care tailored to each individual's stage of life. We take a holistic approach, supporting residents' physical, mental, psycho-social, and spiritual well-being. With respect, dignity, and warmth at the heart of our care, we strive to make every resident feel at home, even when they are away from home.

MDS Coordinator Responsibilities:

• Administer and manage assessments of residents in our facility
• Ensure residents' wellbeing through regular checks and communication
• Develop care plans and assessment schedules for residents
• Gather data on current and future residents
• Utilize RAI, MDS 3.0, QM, CBQM, and MBP manuals to inform activities and assessments
• Follow up on complaints and incidents reported by residents
• Coordinate with other key stakeholders to ensure proper care implementation
• Report findings and make recommendations to management
• Ensure legal compliance for the facility by following MDS processes
• Act in a supporting role to the director and administrator of the facility as a nurse manager

MDS Coordinator Requirements:

• Current nursing license in Illinois, LPN or RN
• Solid understanding of data collection, reporting, and analysis
• Proficiency in MDS 3.0 assessments and procedures
• Thorough understanding of medical-legal frameworks, such as the OBR Act of 1987
• Ability to draft and create thorough care plans for residents
• Exceptional communication and analytical skills
• Excellent work ethic and understanding of MDS procedures
• Superb organizational and interpersonal skills
• Patience and compassion

Shelbyville Healthcare & Senior Living is an equal opportunity employer.

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