MDS Coordinator LVN/RN: Care & Compliance Leader

Paradigm at the Creek; Wharton (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Referral program

Job summary

Paradigm Healthcare in Texas seeks an LVN/RN to join as MDS Coordinator, maintaining MDS status and coordinating required assessments for residents in long-term care.

Responsibilities include ARD planning, data transmission, attending case meetings, and supporting care planning to ensure the highest wellbeing. RN license preferred; strong organizational and leadership skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Must hold an active Texas LVN or RN license; RN preferred.
• Experience in long-term care required; RAI process experience preferred.
• Ability to make independent decisions when warranted; strong leadership.
• Utilization knowledge of PointClickCare preferred; computer literacy required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the current MDS status for each resident per laws and facility policy.
• Schedule OBRA, Medicare PPS, and Medicaid assessments; communicate with departments/families.
• Monitor clinical systems for changes and coordinate MDS reassessment as needed.
• Set ARD with interdisciplinary team to reflect resident status accurately.
• Complete MDS and CAAs; attend Casemix, Utilization Review, and Triple Check meetings.
• Maintain active records for 15 months; transmit MDS data to state electronically.
• Participate in surveys and support plan of care development to maximize wellbeing.
• Provide resident/family education and emergency response measures per orders.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Decision making

Communication

Education

Texas LVN/RN License

Tools

Point Click Care

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Office

Internet

Job description

Paradigm Healthcare in Texas seeks an LVN/RN to join as MDS Coordinator, maintaining MDS status and coordinating required assessments for residents in long-term care.

Responsibilities include ARD planning, data transmission, attending case meetings, and supporting care planning to ensure the highest wellbeing. RN license preferred; strong organizational and leadership skills are essential.