MDS Nurse Coordinator (RN) (LPN)

Morganfield-Nursing-&-Rehabilitatio; Morganfield (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Morganfield-Nursing-&-Rehabilitatio seeks a skilled MDS Coordinator to manage the MDS process from admission to discharge and coordinate related information systems. RN licensure in the state and at least two years of MDS experience in long term care are preferred; LVN/LPN may be considered with exceptional qualifications.

The role involves collaborating with facility teams, ensuring regulatory compliance, and maintaining accurate MDS and care plan documentation across all residents.

Qualifications

• RN licensure within the state plus a minimum of two years MDS experience in long term care.
• LVN or LPN may be considered with exceptional qualifications; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate completion of the MDS process from admission to discharge.
• Collaborate with facility team to assess resident needs and schedule assessments.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations for MDS coding and documentation.
• Monitor MDS and care plan documentation across all residents.
• Maintain current MDS status per guidelines and track MDS schedules.
• Enter resident information into appropriate computerized programs and complete electronic submissions as required.
• Gather information via medical records, staff, residents and families to code MDS accurately.
• Attend meetings as needed to gather information and update records.

Skills

RN licensure

MDS experience (LTC)

LVN/LPN considered

Job description

We are looking for a strong individual to fill our MDS Coordinator position.

RN licensure within the state plus a minimum of two years MDS experience in long term care Preferred. LVN or LPN may be considered with exceptional qualifications; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Position Purpose:

Responsible for the timely and accurate completion of the MDS process from admission to discharge. May coordinate information systems, operations and education for the clinical department.

Essential Functions of Postition:

• Works in collaboration with facility team to assess the needs of the resident
• Assist with coordination and management of care management meetings, to include review of residents care and the setting of assessment refernce dates.
• Complies with federal and state regulations reguarding completion and coordination of the MDS process.
• Monitors MDS and care plan documentation for all residents.
• Ensures documentation is present in the medical record to support MDS coding.
• Maintains current MDS status of assigned residents according to state and federal guidelines.
• Supports the tracking system of MDS schedules (timeframes and due dates)
• Maintains the frequent and accurate data entry of residents information into appropriate computerized programs.
• Completes accurate coding of the MDS with information obtained via medical record reveiw as well as observation and interview with facility staff, resident and family members.
• As required, attends team meetings and other meetings in order to gather information, communicate changes and maintain and update records.
• Continually updating knowledge base related to data entry and computer technology.
• As required, may participate in quality assurance activities.
• May complete eletronic submission of required documentation to required databases and other entities per company policy.
• Perform addition duties as assigned.