Medicare MDS Coordinator: Lead MDS & Care Plans

Rockport Healthcare Services; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Rockport Healthcare Services is seeking a Medicare MDS Coordinator under the direction of the Director of Nursing Services. The role focuses on coordinating the IDT for timely MDS assessments in accordance with State and Federal regulations.

The candidate should have LVN licensure, strong English communication, and administrative skills. Two years of LTC nursing experience and CPR certification are preferred. This is a full-time on-site position.

Qualifications

• Licensed LVN to practice nursing.
• English communication skills required for coordination with interdisciplinary teams.
• Administrative and organizational abilities are essential for scheduling, documentation and compliance.
• Two years nursing experience in long term care is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the Medicare/MDS resident assessment process.
• Ensure IDT completes MDS assessments promptly.
• Coordinate development, implementation and evaluation of care plans.
• Coordinate and perform nursing interventions as indicated by the plan of care.
• Maintain infection control standards in nursing care.
• Follow safety policies in nursing care.
• Initiate emergency measures per center policy and nursing standards.
• Maintain and exchange essential information for quality resident care.
• Document all regulatory and policy-required information.

Skills

English communication

Administrative ability

Organizational skills

Education

Nurse LVN license

CPR certification

Job description

Rockport Healthcare Services is seeking a Medicare MDS Coordinator under the direction of the Director of Nursing Services. The role focuses on coordinating the IDT for timely MDS assessments in accordance with State and Federal regulations.

The candidate should have LVN licensure, strong English communication, and administrative skills. Two years of LTC nursing experience and CPR certification are preferred. This is a full-time on-site position.