MDS Coordinator - LVN/RN

PARADIGM HEALTHCARE; Wharton (TX); On-site; USD 364,262 - 492,825; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Vision insurance

Job summary

Paradigm Healthcare's Paradigm at the Creek in Wharton, TX seeks an MDS Coordinator. Full-time day shift with a $3,200 pay and sign-on bonus. Responsibilities include MDS maintenance, ARD planning, and coordination of assessments in a nursing facility.

Qualifications include an active LVN/RN license in Texas, 2 years of long-term care experience, and RAI process familiarity. Proficiency with Point Click Care and MS Office is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must possess an active, unencumbered LVN/RN license in the state.
• Registered Nurse License preferred.
• 2 years’ Long-Term Care experience preferred.
• 6 months experience in rehabilitative/restorative nursing practice preferred.
• 2 years’ experience in RAI process completion preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the current MDS status of each resident in accordance with applicable laws and facility policies.
• Schedule residents for OBRA, Medicare PPS, and Medicaid assessments and inform departments/families.
• Monitor clinical systems for MDS-related changes and coordinate reassessment.
• Set ARD with the interdisiplinary team to reflect resident status accurately.
• Complete MDS and CAAs per policies and guidelines.
• Attend daily Casemix, weekly Utilization Review, and monthly Triple Check meetings.
• Maintain assessments in the active clinical record for at least 15 months.
• Transmit MDS data to the state per regulations and facility standards.
• Adhere to facility policies for day-to-day nursing service operations.
• Participate in surveys by government agencies as needed.
• Contribute to planning and implementing the care plan to achieve wellbeing.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Communication

Decision-making

Computer literacy

Education

Active LVN or RN license in the state

RN license preferred

Tools

PointClickCare

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Office

Job description

MDS Coordinator – Paradigm at the Creek, Wharton, TX 77488

Position Type: Full Time • Shift: Day • Pay: $3200 • Sign on bonus: Included

Responsibilities

• 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

• 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.