MDS Coordinator (LPN or RN)

RemoteWorker CA; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced MDS Coordinator to oversee the RAI process and ensure quality care for residents. This role involves conducting assessments, coordinating care plans, and collaborating with a dedicated interdisciplinary team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in nursing, particularly in MDS, and a passion for enhancing the lives of those in care. With a commitment to excellence, this organization offers a supportive environment where your skills will make a significant impact on the lives of residents. If you're ready to take the next step in your nursing career, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive health insurance

401K with matching funds

DailyPay

Paid time off

Flexible scheduling

Tuition reimbursement

Zero cost uniforms

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed LPN or RN with experience as an MDS Nurse.
• Knowledge of RAI process and PPS principles is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete MDS and care plans within regulated time frames.
• Coordinate scheduling of the RAI process with the team.
• Assess residents through physical assessments and interviews.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Care Plan Coordination

Knowledge of RAI Process

Communication Skills

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Registered Nurse (RN)

AANC Certification

Job description

Are you an experienced MDS nurse interested in the next step? The MDS Coordinator provides oversight of the RAI process and conducts assessments and care plan coordination for guests.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive health insurance - medical, dental and vision.
• 401K with matching funds.
• DailyPay, a voluntary benefit that allows associates at our facilities the ability to access their pay when they need it.
• Paid time off (beginning after six months of employment) and paid holidays.
• Flexible scheduling.
• Tuition reimbursement and student loan forgiveness.
• Zero cost uniforms.

Responsibilities:

• Completes the MDS, CAA’s and care plans within regulated time frames.
• Coordinates scheduling the RAI process with the interdisciplinary team.
• Assesses resident through physical assessment, interview and chart review.
• Discusses resident care needs with caregivers, including physician, nursing, social services, therapy, dietary, and activity staff.
• Reviews information from hospital, consults and outside agencies and uses such information in the completion of the assessment and care planning.
• Coordinates, identifies, and/or initiates significant change MDS.
• Is prepared to conduct PPS meetings maintaining MDS assessments per Medicare schedule and maintains PPS board for monitoring of Medicare days and RUGs utilization in the absence of the Care Management Coordinator.
• Remains current with American Association of Nursing Assessment Coordinators (AANAC) requirements.

Qualifications:

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN)
• AANC certification a plus. RAC-CT.
• Knowledge of the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process, including the principles of the Prospective Payment Process (PPS) strongly preferred.
• Experience as an MDS Nurse.

Ciena Healthcare:

We are a national organization of skilled nursing, subacute, rehabilitative, and assisted living providers dedicated to achieving the highest standards of care in five states including Michigan, Ohio, Virginia, North Carolina, and Indiana.

We serve our residents with compassion, concern, and excellence, believing that every one of them is a unique person who deserves our best each day that we care for them. If you have a passion for improving the lives of those around you and working with others who feel the same way, we encourage you to apply.