MDS Coordinator (LPN) — Care Plan Leader

Liberty Health; Westview Terrace (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Healthcare & Rehabilitation Services seeks an experienced MDS Coordinator (LPN license required) to lead MDS processes and resident care planning. The role requires coordinating across disciplines, ensuring timely state submissions, and maintaining accurate documentation.

You will complete MDS, CAAs, and RCPs, and conduct regular team meetings to discuss resident needs and care plans, under the supervision of the DON/Administrator.

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse with NC license and current renewal proof.
• Ability to read and follow policies, procedures, and state/federal requirements.
• Experience with MDS-RAP and care planning functions.
• Preference for experience with RUG-IV.
• Preference for experience with MDS 3.0.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and follow a schedule of due dates for all MDS.
• Coordinate MDS completion across disciplines.
• Review MDS data for accuracy and meet with staff as needed.
• Complete MDS and input into the computer.
• Verify timely submission/approval by State; correct and resubmit as needed.
• Complete CAAs per state guidelines.
• Formulate Resident Care Plans (RCP) with the interdisciplinary team.
• Schedule and conduct regular RCP meetings.
• Communicate RCP to staff and notify supervisor of noncompliance.
• Collaborate with departments to ensure RCP understanding and compliance.
• Perform related duties as directed by DON/Administrator.

Skills

MDS knowledge

Care planning

Interdisciplinary coordination

Policy adherence

Education

LPN license

Job description

Liberty Healthcare & Rehabilitation Services seeks an experienced MDS Coordinator (LPN license required) to lead MDS processes and resident care planning. The role requires coordinating across disciplines, ensuring timely state submissions, and maintaining accurate documentation.

You will complete MDS, CAAs, and RCPs, and conduct regular team meetings to discuss resident needs and care plans, under the supervision of the DON/Administrator.