MDS Coordinator - LVN

Front Porch; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Front Porch in Santa Rosa, CA is seeking a MDS/RAC Coordinator to coordinate resident assessments (MDS, RAPs, RAP summary) and oversee timely completion of comprehensive assessments at admission, annually and with significant condition changes.

Under the Director of Nursing, you will ensure interdisciplinary plans of care, schedule conferences, monitor progress, provide training to staff, and maintain documentation in compliance with OBRA/Regulations.

Qualifications

• Licensed Vocational Nurse in California.
• CPR and First Aid certifications required.
• 1–2 years PDPM MDS experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• MDS Coordinator coordinating resident assessments and data.
• Ensure interdisciplinary assessments and care plans meet OBRA timelines.
• Schedule interdisciplinary conferences for care plan reviews.
• Monitor care plans and ensure use in interdisciplinary care.
• Provide training and clinical supervision in resident assessment.
• Maintain documentation per state/federal regulations and policy.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Payroll data entry

Education

Licensed Vocational Nurse - California

CPR certificate

First Aid certificate

Job description

Spring Lake Village

Pay Range: $55.25 - $60.00

Shift: Tuesday - Saturday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Full Time with Benefits.

Summary:
Under the direction of the DON, the MDS/RAC is responsible for conducting and coordinating the completion of the resident comprehensive assessment (RAC) which includes the Minimum Data Set (MDS), Resident Assessment Protocols (RAPs), and the RAP summary sheet. The coordination of periodical comprehensive, interdisciplinary assessments upon admissions, annually and whenever there is significant change of condition.

Detailed responsibilities

• MDS Coordinator
• Provides quality Customer Service efficiently to residents, families, co-workers and vendors in a manner to ensure satisfaction
• Ensures interdisciplinary, comprehensive assessments and care plans are completed using common assessment periods within the times frames established by OBRA regulation
• Schedules interdisciplinary conference for review and updating of resident assessment and care plan
• Monitors plans of care to ensure resident assessments are utilized in the development of an interdisciplinary plan of care reflective of the resident's current physical, mental and psychosocial needs
• Provides educational training and clinical supervision in resident assessment for appropriate health care workers
• Assists Resident Assessment Coordinators (MDS) with computerized medical data and transmission
• Ensures documentation relative to resident assessment process (RAI) is maintained according to State and Federal regulations and company policy and procedure
• Communicates problem identification with resident assessment process promptly to the DON and Executive Director
• Conducts and participates in PDPM meetings
• Reports data collection, trends, QSAP reports and attends QA meetings
• Perform all duties in a safe and efficient manner Wears safety equipment as required for the job Reports any safety hazards and/or accidents to supervisor
• Attends all mandatory in-service meetings Complies with all department and facilities policies and procedures
• Front Porch is committed to the prevention of accidents by providing equipment with safeguards, personal safety equipment on jobs which require it, and adequate safety instructions to all employees
• All employees are required to follow safe work habits in order to prevent injuries to themselves, residents, visitors or other employees

Competencies and skills

• Must have good communication and customer service skills; ability to work well with others and take direction; ability to work under pressure to ensure timely review, correction and reporting of the payroll. This position will also assist account payable and accounts receivable with imputing data, preparing bank deposits, etc.

Credentials

• Licensed Vocational Nurse - California
• CPR certificate
• First Aid certificate

Experience with Equivalent Qualifications

• 1-2 Years Payment Driven Payment Model )PDPM) MDS Experience
• 1 Year ICD-10 Coding experience

Compensation Disclaimer: The actual compensation offered will depend on a wide range of factors including, but not limited to, the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, experience, training, education, and licensure/certifications (as applicable).

Front Porch is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We support all aspects of diversity and provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability or status as a veteran in accordance with the applicable nondiscrimination laws. Final candidates must successfully complete a pre-employment physical, physical abilities test, drug screen and criminal background clearance.