MDS Nurse (Coordinator)

Gilroy Healthcare Center; Los Altos (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Life and disability insurance

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance program

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Los Altos Post Acute is seeking an MDS Coordinator to ensure accurate, timely patient assessments in line with laws, regulations, and company policies. You will support inter-departmental processes and coordinate with care teams to maintain compliant documentation.

The role requires an active California RN license and prior nursing or MDS experience, along with strong communication and organizational skills. The position emphasizes patient-focused care and professional conduct.

Qualifications

• Current California RN license
• Two (2) years’ nursing and/or one (1) year of MDS experience preferred
• Outstanding communication (verbal and written) skills
• Ability to remain kind, calm and professional in all work-related situations
• Superior organizational skills and attention to detail
• Takes pride in serving others, and accurately completing duties on time

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and assists with completion and submission of accurate, timely, inter-departmental, patient assessments, in accordance with all requirements and policies
• Reports any changes in a patient’s condition to the Director of Nursing (DON)
• Provides education to direct care associates regarding patient documentation, overseeing updates or changes, and training on Skilled Nursing Facility and other Regulations
• Ensures care plans are comprehensive, accurate and meeting patient needs
• Reviews Final Validation Reports confirming assessments have been completed and accepted into the CMS and other systems as necessary and prior to billing
• Collaborates with Business Office regarding when to/when not to bill
• Continually reviews CMS Reports to address issues and improve processes to ensure that assessments are accurate and submitted on time
• Attend and participates in the Daily PPS Meeting, Monthly Triple Check
• Performs functions of a staff nurse when necessary
• Leads by example in treating everyone at work kindly and professionally

Skills

Communication

Calm under pressure

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Nursing experience

Education

Current California RN license

Job description

MDS Coordinator

Position Summary:

Coordinates and assists with completion and submission of accurate and timely patient assessments in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and company policies

Qualifications:

• Current California RN license required
• Two (2) years’ nursing and/or one (1) year of MDS experience preferred
• Outstanding communication (verbal and written) skills
• Ability to remain kind, calm and professional in all work-related situations
• Superior organizational skills and attention to detail
• Takes pride in serving others, and accurately completing duties on time

Responsibilities:

• Coordinates and assists with completion and submission of accurate, timely, inter-departmental, patient assessments, in accordance with all requirements and policies
• Reports any changes in a patient’s condition to the Director of Nursing (DON)
• Provides education to direct care associates regarding patient documentation, overseeing updates or changes, and training on Skilled Nursing Facility and other Regulations
• Ensures care plans are comprehensive, accurate and meeting patient needs
• Reviews Final Validation Reports confirming assessments have been completed and accepted into the CMS and other systems as necessary and prior to billing
• Collaborates with Business Office regarding when to/when not to bill
• Continually reviews CMS Reports to address issues and improve processes to ensure that assessments are accurate and submitted on time
• Attend and participates in the Daily PPS Meeting, Monthly Triple Check
• Performs functions of a staff nurse when necessary
• Leads by example in treating everyone at work kindly and professionally

Benefits:

• Competitive pay
• Health Benefits – Medical, dental, and vision coverages with company paying a substantial portion of costs (voluntary supplemental plan options available)
• 401(k) with discretionary company match annually
• Company paid Basic Life and disability insurance (Buy up options available)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Holiday)
• Employee Assistance program
• Tuition Assistance and Profession Enhancement Funds
• Bene-Hub employee sponsored discount programs and more….

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

*Benefits available to full-time employees.

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Los Altos Post Acute is a 24-hour skilled nursing facility located in Los Altos, CA. Our team of dedicated healthcare professionals work to help patients recover from surgery, injury, or serious illness.
As a team, we strive to exceed the expectations of those we serve, and our purpose is to provide our patients with positive rehabilitative therapy and exceptional nursing care. We want to help patients achieve their highest possible functioning level and to assist them in returning to the lowest level of care practical.