Medicare MDS Coordinator - Driftwood

Apploi; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Apploi is seeking a Medicare/MDS Coordinator to lead the Interdisciplinary Team in completing MDS assessments in compliance with State and Federal regulations. The role emphasizes nursing oversight, plan-of-care development, and timely documentation.

The ideal candidate holds an RN license, has strong English communication skills, and brings LTC experience; CPR certification is a plus. This full-time position focuses on clinical coordination and administrative duties in a nursing center

Qualifications

• RN license required.
• Written and verbal English communications skills required.
• Administrative and organizational ability.
• Two years nursing experience in long-term care preferred.
• Supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• Present 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.

Skills

English communication

Long-term care experience

Supervisory experience

Nursing interventions coordination

Education

RN licensure

CPR certification 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

• Present 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.