Medicare MDS Coordinator (RN Registered Nurse) - CV Mar Vista

Rockport Healthcare Services; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Rockport Healthcare Services is seeking a Medicare MDS Coordinator (RN) in Los Angeles to oversee MDS assessments and coordinate with the Interdisciplinary Team. The role focuses on timely MDS completion, care planning, and nursing interventions in a regulated environment.

Ideal candidates hold an RN license, have strong English communication skills, and bring experience in long-term care with supervisory capabilities. CPR certification is preferred and coordination with the IDT is essential.

Qualifications

• Current RN license required.
• English communication skills required for business purposes.
• Administrative and organizational abilities are essential.
• CPR certification preferred.
• Two years nursing experience in long-term care preferred.
• Supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the Medicare/MDS resident assessment process.
• Ensure the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) completes the MDS assessment in a timely manner.
• Coordinate development, implementation and evaluation of the plan of care.
• Administer or implement treatments, medications or other nursing interventions as indicated by the plan of care.
• Provide nursing care in accordance with infection control standards.
• Follow safety policies when performing nursing care.
• Initiate emergency measures according to center policy and nursing standards.

Skills

Nursing licensure

English communication

Administrative skills

CPR certification

Long-term care experience

Supervisory experience

Job description

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

Medicare MDS Coordinator (RN Registered Nurse) 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 (RN Registered Nurse) 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 (RN Registered Nurse) 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.