MDS Coordinator - LVN/RN

PARADIGM HEALTHCARE; Wharton (TX); 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 in Wharton, TX is seeking a motivated LVN/RN to join our team as MDS Coordinator. This full-time Day shift role focuses on maintaining MDS status and coordinating assessments with the interdisciplinary team.

You will lead ARD meetings, ensure regulatory compliance, and support residents and families while delivering high-quality care in a collaborative environment. EOE.

Qualifications

• Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an LVN or RN in TX.
• RN license preferred.
• 2 years’ Long-Term Care experience preferred.
• 6 months in rehabilitative/restorative nursing preferred.
• 2 years’ experience in RAI process preferred.
• Ability to make independent decisions with leadership and organization.
• Strong PC skills and familiarity with Point Click Care.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the current MDS status of each resident per laws and facility policy.
• Schedule residents for OBRA, Medicare PPS, and/or Medicaid assessments and inform departments and families.
• Monitor MDS process changes and coordinate reassessments.
• Set ARD dates with the interdisciplinary team to reflect needs and services.
• Complete MDS and CAAs accurately per guidelines.
• Attend daily Casemix, weekly UR, and monthly Triple Check meetings.
• Maintain assessments for 15 months per Federal Regulations.
• Transmit MDS data to the state electronically per policy.
• Educate residents, families, and caregivers as needed.
• Provide CPR and emergency support as required.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Work well under pressure

Computer literacy

Education

Nursing license (LVN/RN) in TX

Tools

Point Click Care

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Office

Internet

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Paradigm at the Creek - Wharton, TX, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Job Shift: Day, Calling all candidates who want to be part of a fun and growing team! Paradigm Healthcare is seeking a motivated LVN/RN to join our team as MDS Coordinator!

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

Qualifications: Required 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.

Paradigm Healthcare was founded on the belief that by empowering each other, we can achieve more and provide better care to every patient we serve. We believe in taking a fundamental and basic human approach to our business, keeping it simple, real and to the point. We believe that by building an empowered team who knows the value they hold, we can provide an unparalleled level of care to the residents who count on us.