MDS Coordinator/LVN

Heritage Manor Care; Garden Grove (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A skilled nursing facility is seeking a Medicare/MDS Coordinator to ensure timely completion of assessments and coordination of care plans. This role involves working under the Director of Nursing Services, and requires a current LVN license in California and 2 years of experience in a similar position. The organization is committed to providing life-changing care experiences for its guests and ensures compliance with all required standards and regulations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience as an MDS Coordinator in a Skilled Nursing Facility.
• Must pass a background check with no history of abuse.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the Medicare/MDS resident assessment process.
• Ensure timely MDS Assessment completion by the Interdisciplinary Team.
• Implement nursing interventions as per the resident's care plan.

Skills

Coordination skills

Knowledge of Medicare/MDS regulations

Infection control standards

Education

Current LVN License in California

Job description

We're a skilled nursing facility looking for dynamic associates to join our clinical team and provide our guests with a care experience that will change their lives!

Position Overview

Under the direction and supervision of the Director of Nursing Services, the Medicare/MDS Coordinator is responsible for notifying and coordinating the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) for MDS assessment completion in accordance with State and Federal regulations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the Medicare/MDS resident assessment process.
• Ensures the Interdisciplinary Team completes the MDS Assessment in a timely manner.
• Coordinates development, implementation and evaluation of plan of care.
• Coordinates and performs, administers or implements as needed treatments, medications or other nursing interventions as indicated by the resident plan of care or as ordered by the physician.
• Coordinates and provides as needed nursing care in accordance with infection control standards.
• Follows safety policies in performing nursing care.
• Coordinates and initiates as needed emergency measures according to center policy and within standards of nursing practice.

Requirements

• Current LVN License in state of California.
• 2 years experience as an MDS Coordinator in a Skilled Nursing Facility.
• Background check with no history of abuse.