MDS Coordinator - LVN

PACS Group; United States; On-site; USD 62,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with matching

HSA/FSA

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Vasona Creek Healthcare Center in Los Gatos, CA, is hiring an experienced MDS Nurse (LVN) for a full-time on-site role. The LVN will coordinate, schedule, and complete MDS assessments and care plans in accordance with federal and state regulations, ensuring documentation accuracy that impacts patient care outcomes and facility reimbursement.

The role requires strong clinical documentation, PDPM knowledge, and proficiency with EHR systems, along with the ability to work both independently and as

Qualifications

• MDS experience in skilled nursing or long-term care.
• Understanding of CMS regulations related to MDS
• Familiarity with PDPM reimbursement structures
• Strong clinical documentation, auditing and organizational skills
• Proficiency with Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems
• Ability to work independently and in interdisciplinary teams

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, complete, and transmit MDS assessments within regulatory timelines.
• Review clinical records and therapies documentation for data accuracy.
• Participate in interdisciplinary care planning to implement personalized resident plans.
• Monitor Quality Measures and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborate with Director of Nursing and MDS Coordinator for state surveys and audits.
• Guide floor staff on precise daily documentation practices

Skills

MDS experience

CMS regulations

PDPM knowledge

EHR systems

Clinical documentation

Team collaboration

Tools

EHR software

Job description

MDS Nurse (LVN) – Full-Time

Company: Vasona Creek Healthcare Center
Location: Los Gatos, CA
Salary: $45.00 – $48.00 per hour (Depends on Experience)
Job Type: Full-Time
Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package (Health, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with matching, HSA/FSA, Paid Time Off)

About Us

Vasona Creek Healthcare Center is a premier skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. We pride ourselves on creating a supportive, collaborative environment where our clinical team can thrive and truly make a meaningful impact on our residents' lives.

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to join our team as an MDS Nurse. In this role, you will be responsible for coordinating, scheduling, and completing the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments and care plans in strict compliance with federal and state regulations. You will collaborate closely with the interdisciplinary team to ensure accuracy in documentation, which directly impacts patient care outcomes and facility reimbursement.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate, complete, and transmit accurate MDS assessments within required regulatory timelines.
• Review clinical records, nursing notes, and therapist documentation to ensure accurate data capture.
• Actively participate in the interdisciplinary care planning process to implement personalized resident care plans.
• Monitor Quality Measures and assist in identifying areas for clinical improvement.
• Collaborate with the Director of Nursing and MDS Coordinator to prepare for state surveys and audits.
• Provide guidance to floor staff regarding precision and clarity in daily documentation practices.

Qualifications

• Current, active, and unencumbered California Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license.
• Must have dedicated MDS experience in a skilled nursing or long-term care setting.
• Thorough understanding of current MDS guidelines, CMS regulations, and PDPM reimbursement structures.
• Exceptional clinical documentation, auditing, and organizational skills.
• Strong computer literacy and familiarity with Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of an interdisciplinary clinical team.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Inclusive Employment

We welcome applicants of every race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and any other protected characteristic.