Medicare MDS Coordinator - CV East

Rockport Healthcare Services; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Rockport Healthcare Services seeks a Medicare/MDS Coordinator to lead the resident assessment process under the Director of Nursing Services. The role requires coordinating the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) to complete MDS assessments in line with state and federal regulations, and to support plan of care development and timely execution.

The position emphasizes strong nursing expertise, effective communication, and adherence to infection control and safety policies within a long-term care

Qualifications

• RN license is required.
• English communication skills are essential for business purposes.
• Administrative and organizational abilities are necessary to manage the MDS process.
• CPR certification is preferred but not required.
• Two years of nursing experience in long-term care is preferred.
• Supervisory experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the Medicare/MDS resident assessment process.
• Ensure the Interdisciplinary Team completes the MDS assessment promptly.
• Coordinate development, implementation and evaluation of the plan of care.
• Coordinate and perform nursing interventions as indicated by the plan of care.
• Provide nursing care in accordance with infection control standards.
• Follow safety policies in nursing care and respond to emergencies as center policy.
• Participate in meetings and inservices as needed.

Skills

RN license required

English communication

Administrative ability

Organizational skills

CPR certification preferred

Nursing experience in LTC preferred

Supervisory experience preferred

Job description

Under the direction and supervision of the Director of Nursing Services, the Medicare/MDS Coordinator is responsible for notifying and coordinating the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) for MDS assessment completion in accordance with State and Federal regulations.

Medicare MDS Coordinator QUALIFICATIONS

• Current licensure in nursing. RN required.
• Written and verbal communications skills in English as business necessity.
• Administrative and organizational ability and skills.
• Current certification in CPR preferred.
• Two years nursing experience in long term care preferred.
• Supervisory experience preferred.

Medicare MDS Coordinator GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: CLINICAL

• Coordinates the Medicare/MDS resident assessment process.
• Ensures the Interdisciplinary Team completes the MDS Assessment in a timely manner.
• Coordinates development, implementation and evaluation of plan of care.
• Coordinates and performs, administers or implements as needed treatments, medications or other nursing interventions as indicated by the resident plan of care or as ordered by the physician.
• Coordinates and provides as needed nursing care in accordance with infection control standards.
• Follows safety policies in performing nursing care.
• Coordinates and initiates as needed emergency measures according to center policy and within standards of nursing practice.

Medicare MDS Coordinator ADMINISTRATIVE

• Ensures the exchange and use of essential information necessary for quality resident care.
• Ensures all documentation is maintained as required by Federal and State regulations and Company policy.
• Coordinates and/or participates in all assigned meetings and inservices.

CONSUMER SERVICE

• Presents professional image to consumers through attire, behavior and speech.
• Adheres to Company standards for resolving consumer concerns.
• Ensures that all residents/residents’ rights are protected.