MDS LPN: Detail‑Driven Care & Compliance

Phoenix Senior Living; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 14,000; Part time

Job summary

Lexington Country Place is seeking a dependable MDS LPN to coordinate and complete MDS assessments, supporting accurate clinical documentation and collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to ensure quality resident care and regulatory compliance.

The role involves coordinating and completing MDS assessments, working with multiple departments, and maintaining CMS/state compliance to uphold care standards at our Lexington facility.

Qualifications

• Current LPN/LVN license in the state of employment.
• Previous long-term-care or skilled-nursing experience preferred.
• MDS experience preferred, but training may be available for the right candidate.
• Strong organizational, communication, and documentation skills.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Complete and coordinate MDS assessments accurately and within required deadlines.
• Review clinical records and documentation to support accurate MDS coding.
• Collaborate with nursing, therapy, dietary, social services, and other departments.
• Participate in care planning and interdisciplinary team meetings.
• Monitor resident changes and ensure appropriate documentation.
• Assist with Medicare/Medicaid documentation and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain compliance with applicable CMS, state, and facility requirements.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Documentation skills

Detail-oriented

Team collaboration

Education

LPN/LVN license

Job description

Description

Shift Details

8 hours per week

Description

Lexington Country Place is seeking a dependable and detail-oriented MDS LPN to join our nursing team.

Shift Details

8 hours per week

The MDS LPN is responsible for coordinating and completing MDS assessments, supporting accurate clinical documentation, and working with the interdisciplinary team to ensure quality resident care and regulatory compliance.

Requirements

Responsibilities

• Complete and coordinate MDS assessments accurately and within required deadlines.
• Review clinical records and documentation to support accurate MDS coding.
• Collaborate with nursing, therapy, dietary, social services, and other departments.
• Participate in care planning and interdisciplinary team meetings.
• Monitor resident changes and ensure appropriate documentation.
• Assist with Medicare/Medicaid documentation and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain compliance with applicable CMS, state, and facility requirements.
  
  

Qualifications

• Current LPN/LVN license in the state of employment.
• Previous long-term-care or skilled-nursing experience preferred.
• MDS experience preferred, but training may be available for the right candidate.
• Strong organizational, communication, and documentation skills.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team.