MDS Nurse

St. Francis Healthcare Center; Hayward (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Francis Healthcare Center in Hayward, CA is seeking an experienced MDS LVN to join our skilled nursing team. You will conduct and coordinate Minimum Data Set assessments, support care planning, and ensure regulatory compliance across CMS and state requirements.

The ideal candidate has an active California LVN license, MDS experience, strong documentation, and excellent teamwork. This full-time role offers a collaborative environment aimed at delivering high-quality resident outcomes and

Qualifications

• Current and active California LVN license.
• Experience with MDS assessments in a skilled nursing setting.
• Knowledge of CMS regulations and RAI guidelines.
• Strong clinical documentation, organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

Responsibilities

• Complete and coordinate MDS assessments in accordance with federal and state regulations.
• Ensure MDS assessments are completed accurately and within required timeframes.
• Coordinate with the interdisciplinary team to develop and update resident care plans.
• Review clinical documentation to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Monitor assessment schedules, including admission, quarterly, annual, and significant change assessments.
• Support accurate RAI documentation and care planning processes.
• Collaborate with nursing, rehabilitation, dietary, social services, and other departments.
• Assist with ensuring accurate documentation and appropriate reimbursement through compliant assessment practices.
• Maintain compliance with CMS requirements, state regulations, and facility policies.
• Participate in audits, quality assurance activities, and performance improvement initiatives.

Skills

MDS assessments

Care planning

Regulatory compliance

Time management

Documentation

Communication

Education

California LVN license

Experience in skilled nursing or post-acute care

Job description

Now Hiring: MDS LVN (Minimum Data Set Coordinator)

St. Francis Healthcare Center

Position: MDS LVN

Employment Type: Full-Time

Schedule: Full-Time

Join Our Team at St. Francis Healthcare Center!

St. Francis Healthcare Center is seeking a detail-oriented, organized, and knowledgeable MDS LVN to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience with MDS assessments, care planning, and regulatory compliance in a skilled nursing or post-acute care setting.

If you are passionate about resident-centered care, accurate clinical documentation, and supporting quality outcomes, we encourage you to apply!

Key Responsibilities

• Complete and coordinate Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments in accordance with federal and state regulations.
• Ensure MDS assessments are completed accurately and within required timeframes.
• Coordinate with the interdisciplinary team to develop and update individualized resident care plans.
• Review clinical documentation to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Monitor assessment schedules, including admission, quarterly, annual, and significant change assessments.
• Support accurate Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) documentation and care planning processes.
• Collaborate with nursing, rehabilitation, dietary, social services, and other departments.
• Assist with ensuring accurate documentation and appropriate reimbursement through compliant assessment practices.
• Maintain compliance with CMS requirements, state regulations, and facility policies.
• Participate in audits, quality assurance activities, and performance improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Current and active California Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license.
• Previous MDS experience in a skilled nursing or post-acute care facility preferred.
• Knowledge of CMS regulations, RAI guidelines, and MDS assessment requirements.
• Strong clinical documentation, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.

Why Join St. Francis Healthcare Center?

• Full-time employment opportunity.
• Collaborative and supportive healthcare team.
• Opportunity to contribute to resident care quality and regulatory compliance.
• Meaningful work supporting positive resident outcomes.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.