MDS Coordinator(LPN)

Riverview Health & Rehab Center - Jefferson; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverview Jefferson is seeking an experienced LPN MDS Coordinator to join the team in Detroit, MI. The role focuses on resident care planning, MDS/MMQ processes, and ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.

Responsibilities include coordinating care planning, maintaining MMQ documentation, and serving as a resource for care teams while promoting effective communication with staff, physicians, and residents.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of MMD/MMQ rules and regulations.
• Excellent Resident Assessment Skills
• Knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance requirements.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills; oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates ability in independent functioning and strong leadership.
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; valid LPN license in Michigan required.

Responsibilities

• The MDS Coordinator provides assistance in Resident care planning activities, including the MDS and MMQ Process.
• Serves as a resource person for resident care planning activities.
• Completes MMQ and turnaround documents in a timely manner and communicates with appropriate state departments.
• Ensures that the quality and appropriateness of resident care meets standards and complies with regulations.
• Supports program development activities and participates in meetings and continuing education.
• Promotes optimal communication among program staff, facility staff, referral sources, physicians, and residents.

Skills

MDS/MMQ knowledge

Resident assessment

Regulatory knowledge

Leadership

PC skills

Oral and written communication

Education

LPN license (MI)

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: Detroit, MI 48214Job Shift: DayJob Category: NurseRiverview Jefferson is looking for an experienced LPN MDS Coordinator to join the team!

• The MDS Coordinator provides assistance in Resident care planning activities, including the MDS and MMQ Process
• Serves as a resource person for resident care planning activities.
• Completes MMQ and turnaround documents in a timely manner and communicate as needed with appropriate state departments.
• Ensures that the quality and appropriateness of resident care meets or exceeds company and industry standards and ensures that all nursing services are in compliance with state, federal, legal, regulatory, accreditation, and reimbursement guidelines.
• Supports program development activities.
• Attends and participates in department/facility meetings, as required.
• Accesses continuing education opportunities appropriate to responsibilities of the job.
• Promotes optimal communication among program staff members, facility staff, referral sources, physicians, and residents.
• Appropriately accesses the resources of the company’s regional offices for consultation and program development support. Seeks out external resources through conferences, workshops, etc. as necessary. Routinely shares personal knowledge with staff, other managers, and facility personnel.
• Demonstrates flexibility in adjusting to change, resident needs, and customer expectations; meets company standards relating to deadlines and attendance.
• Established and maintains exemplary standards for department appearance and staff presentment; ensures compliance with company and facility policies and procedures.
• Adheres to all safety and risk management protocols and programs.
• Participates in direct and indirect resident care activities as warranted.
• Participates in quality improvement activities, which reduce cost and increase efficiency through improved systems and processes.
• Exhibits courtesy, compassion, and respect to residents, families, visitors, physicians, administrators, and coworkers.
• Performs other duties or functions as directed.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of MMD/MMQ rules and regulations. Previous experience required.
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. / Valid license as an LPN in Michigan REQUIRED.
• Excellent Resident Assessment Skills
• Knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance requirements.
• Freedom from illegal use of drugs.
• Freedom from use of and effects of use of drugs and alcohol in the workplace.
• Persons who have been found guilty by a court of law of abusing, neglecting, or mistreating individuals in a health care related setting are ineligible for employment in this position.
• Working knowledge of personal computer and software applications used in job functions (word processing, graphics, databases, spreadsheets, etc.).
• Strong organizational and analytical skills; oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates ability in independent functioning and strong leadership.

Riverview Health Rehab is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Decisions regarding employment will be based solely on the individual's qualifications as they relate to a particular job vacancy and to promote an environment of equal employment opportunity. There will be no regard given to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, handicap or veteran's status or any other protected class as defined by law. This policy applies to all policies and procedures relating to recruitment and hiring, benefits, training and development, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Questions or concerns should be referred to Our Director of Workforce Development.