MDS Coordinator RN

Brookdale Senior Living; Lakeway (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to making lives better! This role offers the chance to conduct vital resident assessments and ensure quality care in a supportive environment. You will oversee the development of care plans, coordinate with various teams, and implement training programs to enhance skills. With a commitment to diversity and professional growth, this position provides an opportunity to thrive while making a meaningful impact on residents' lives. Enjoy a full suite of benefits, including health insurance and tuition reimbursement, while being part of a team that values your contributions and well-being.

Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Pet Insurance

Adoption Reimbursement Benefits

Variety of Associate Discounts

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement Plans

Early Access to Paycheck

Qualifications

• Must possess a Nursing Degree from an accredited institution.
• Minimum two years of supervisory experience in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and coordinate resident assessments as per guidelines.
• Oversee the generation of Minimum Data Set (MDS) for Medicare patients.
• Develop and maintain quality assurance programs for assessments.

Skills

Analytic Ability

Rehabilitative Nursing

Restorative Nursing

Communication Skills

Education

Nursing Degree

Job description

Overview

Voted by Newsweek in 2024 as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity.

Early Access to Paycheck with Earned Wage Access is available for Hourly Associates (outside of CA).

Make Lives Better Including Your Own.

If you want to work in an environment where you can become your best possible self, join us! You’ll earn more than a paycheck; you can find opportunities to grow your career through professional development, as well as ongoing programs catered to your overall health and wellness.

Full suite of health insurance, life insurance, and retirement plans are available and vary by employment status. Additional benefits offered include, but are not limited to:

1. Tuition Reimbursement
2. Pet Insurance
3. Adoption Reimbursement Benefits
4. Variety of Associate Discounts

Veterans, transitioning active duty military personnel, and military spouses are encouraged to apply.

To support our associates in their journey to become a U.S. citizen, Brookdale offers to advance fees for naturalization (Form N-400) application costs, up to $725, less applicable taxes and withholding, for qualified associates who have been with us for at least a year.

Responsibilities

Responsible for conducting and coordinating the development and completion of resident assessments, in accordance with the requirements of State, Federal, and Company guidelines. Responsible for overseeing the generation of Minimum Data Set (MDS) for each Medicare patient and electronic transmission of required data within the time frame mandated by the State.

1. Coordinates the development and completion of the resident assessment (MDS) in accordance with current regulations and guidelines, including; the implementation of CAAs and Triggers; conducting or coordinating the interview(s) of each resident for the resident’s assessment; evaluating each resident’s condition and pertinent medical data; developing and implementing procedures with the Director, Clinical Services for the arrival of newly admitted residents; ensuring that all assessments are completed and transmitted in a timely manner; assisting community directors and supervisors in scheduling the resident assessment/care plan meetings; and contacting and assisting in scheduling participation by outside members of the care plan team, including the resident’s representative and/or other interested family members.
2. Coordinates the development of a written plan of care (preliminary and comprehensive) for each resident that identifies the problems/needs, the amount of care, goals to be accomplished, and which professional service is responsible for care. Ensures that the care plan includes measurable objectives and timetables to meet the resident’s needs, as identified in the resident’s assessment.
3. Ensures generation and transmission of MDS is complete and timely. Maintains and periodically updates written policies and procedures that govern the development, use, and implementation of the resident assessment (MDS) and care plan. Ensures that a current copy of the MDS Instructor’s Manual is available to persons completing portions of the MDS.
4. Develops, implements, and maintains an ongoing quality assurance program for the resident assessment/care plans. Monitors the community’s QI and QM reports to ensure that appropriate corrective action can be implemented when potential problems occur.
5. Assists the resident and Discharge Planning Coordinator in completing the care plan portion of the resident’s discharge plan. Participates in functions involving discharge plans, as necessary.
6. Participates in community surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies.
7. Provides leadership and participates in various committees including Interdisciplinary Care Plan Team, Policy Advisory, and Quality Assessment and Assurance. Provides reports and assessment updates, as needed.
8. Develops and participates in the planning, conducting, and scheduling of timely in-service training classes that include assessment skills or techniques needed to complete the assessment and MDS functions of the community. Assists the In-service Director/Educator in developing any training activities needed, concerning resident assessment/care plan skills, including initial or refresher courses relative to techniques for interviewing residents, rehabilitation principles, commonly used psychotropic drugs, care plan functions, etc. Attends and participates in annual community in-service training programs as scheduled.

This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. An associate should perform all duties as assigned by his/her supervisor.

Qualifications

Education and Experience: Must possess a Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university. Must have a minimum of two (2) years of experience as a supervisor in a hospital, nursing care community, or other related health care facility. Must have a minimum of six (6) months training experience in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices. Must be knowledgeable of general, rehabilitative and restorative nursing and medical practices, procedures, regulations, and guidelines governing long-term care.

Certifications, Licenses, and Other Special Requirements: Current State RN license.

Management/Decision Making: Uses limited independent judgment to make decisions based on precedents and established guidelines. Solves problems using standard procedures and precedents. Knows when to refer issues to supervisor and when to handle them personally.

Knowledge and Skills: Has a working knowledge of a skill or discipline that requires basic analytic ability. Has an overall understanding of the work environment and process. Has working knowledge of the organization.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

1. Standing
2. Requires interaction with co-workers, residents or vendors
3. Walking
4. Sitting
5. Use hands and fingers to handle or feel
6. Reach with hands and arms
7. Possible exposure to communicable diseases and infections
8. Climb or balance
9. Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
10. Potential injury from transferring, repositioning, or lifting residents
11. Talk or hear
12. Taste or smell
13. Exposure to latex
14. Ability to lift: Up to 50 pounds
15. Possible exposure to blood-borne pathogens
16. Subject to injury from falls, burns, odors, or cuts from equipment
17. Vision

Brookdale is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.

Salary Range Information

$33.88 - $43.15 / hour

Job Locations: US-TX-Lakeway

Category: Healthcare

Sub-Category: Clinical Support

Position Type: Regular Full-Time

Shift: All Shifts

ID: 2025-270174

Location: Brookdale Lakeway 2

Location Address: 1917 Lohmans Crossing Road

Work Location: On-Site

Hiring Range: $33.88 - $43.15 / hour