MDS Coordinator/LVN

Heritage Manor Care; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Heritage Manor Care in Los Angeles, CA seeks a Medicare/MDS Coordinator to lead MDS assessments under the DON. You will coordinate the IDT, assure timely MDS completion, and oversee plan of care with nursing interventions as required.

The role emphasizes infection control, safety, and the ability to initiate emergency measures per policy. California LVN licensure and 2 years of MDS coordination experience are required.

Qualifications

• Active LVN license in California.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience as MDS Coordinator in a Skilled Nursing Facility.
• Background check with no history of abuse.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the Medicare/MDS resident assessment process.
• Ensure IDT completes the MDS Assessment in a timely manner.
• Coordinate development, implementation and evaluation of the plan of care.
• Administer or implement treatments, medications or other nursing interventions as ordered.
• Provide nursing care per infection control standards.
• Follow safety policies in nursing care.
• Initiate emergency measures as per center policy and nursing standards.

Skills

MDS coordination

Infection control

Safety policies

Emergency response

Education

LVN license (CA)

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!

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.

• 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