MDS Coordinator - LVN/RN

PARADIGM HEALTHCARE; Cuyahoga Falls (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Vision insurance

Job summary

PARADIGM HEALTHCARE is seeking a driven MDS Coordinator for Blossom Care Center in Cuyahoga Falls, OH. The role focuses on managing MDS status, scheduling required assessments, and coordinating with the interdisciplinary team to ensure accurate care plans.

Qualified LVN or RN with LTC and RAI experience is preferred. The position emphasizes compliance, documentation, and education for residents and families on care and procedures.

Qualifications

• Must possess a current, unencumbered LVN or RN license in the State.
• RN License preferred.
• 2 years’ long-term care experience preferred.
• 6 months’ rehabilitative nursing experience preferred.
• 2 years’ RAI process experience preferred.
• Ability to lead, organize and maintain professional demeanor.
• Strong utilization knowledge of PointClickCare preferred.
• Computer literacy: Outlook, Office, Internet.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the current MDS status for each resident per laws and facility policy.
• Schedule OBRA, Medicare PPS, and Medicaid assessments and coordinate with departments and families.
• Monitor MDS processes and coordinate reassessment and care plan updates.
• Set ARD with interdisciplinary team to reflect needs and services.
• Complete MDS and CAAs per guidelines.
• Attend daily Casemix, Utilization Review, and Triple Check meetings.
• Maintain active assessments on records for 15 months.
• Transmit MDS data electronically to the state as required.
• Provide resident/family education as directed by Administration/physician.
• Provide CPR and emergency support per orders and policies.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Decision making under pressure

Communication

Education

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Registered Nurse preferred

Tools

PointClickCare

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Blossom Care Center - Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223Position Type: Full TimeJob Shift: DayBlossom Care Center is seeking a motivated LVN/RN to join our team as MDS Coordinator! Calling all candidates who want to be part of a fun and growing team!

Job Duties

• Maintain the current MDS status of each resident, in accordance with applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as the facility’s policies and procedures
• Schedule residents for appropriate OBRA, Medicare PPS, and/or Medicaid required assessments and communicate the schedule to all other departments and families, as required
• Monitor clinical systems for changes in resident condition that may affect the MDS process and scheduling and respond to changes in resident’s condition by coordinating MDS reassessment and re-evaluation of the plan of care
• Strategically set assessment reference date (ARD), in conjunction with the interdisciplinary team, to capture needs, care, and services delivered to most accurately reflect the status of the resident
• Complete sections of MDS and CAAs accurately in accordance with policies, procedures, and guidelines
• Coordinate and attend daily Casemix Meetings, weekly Utilization Review Meetings, and monthly Triple Check Meetings
• Maintain assessments on the active clinical record for a minimum period of 15 months per Federal Regulations
• Electronically transmit MDS data to the state in accordance with regulation and facility standards, policies, and procedures
• Have knowledge of and utilize the facility’s written policies and procedures that govern the day-to-day functions of the nursing service department
• Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies as necessary or as may be directed
• Participate in developing, evaluating, revising, and implementing a plan of care for each resident to achieve and maintain the highest practicable level of wellbeing possible.
• Report any known or suspected unauthorized attempt to access the facility’s information system
• Provide education to residents/families/caregivers when the need arises, or as directed by Administration and/or physician
• Provides prompt emergency support measures, including CPR, in accordance with physician orders, resident/family wishes, advance directives, and facility policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

QualificationsRequired Education and Experience

• Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a Licensed Vocational Nurse or Registered Nurse in the State
• A Registered Nurse License is preferred.
• 2 years’ experience in Long-Term Care experience preferred.
• Six (6) months of experience in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices preferred.
• 2 years’ experience in RAI process completion preferred.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must be able to demonstrate leadership, organizational skills, and maintain a positive and professional attitude.
• Strong utilization knowledge of Point Click Care, preferred.
• Computer literacy skills (Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Office, Internet).
• Ability to work well under pressure, meet deadlines and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.