Regional MDS Coordinator mid west

Lake Forest Senior Living at Mountain Home; Mountain Home (AR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health and dental benefits

Retirement savings plan

Professional development opportunities

Paid time off

Job summary

Lake Forest Senior Living at Mountain Home is seeking a dedicated RN Assessment Coordinator (RNAC) to join our regional team as a full-time Regional MDS Coordinator. You will oversee seven long-term care campuses across four states, ensuring accuracy in MDS/RAI processes and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate holds an active RN license, has long-term care experience, and RAC-CT is preferred. Strong organizational, communication and IT skills are essential, as you train staff and

Qualifications

• Active RN license is required.
• Experience in long-term care is essential.
• RAC-CT certification preferred.
• Strong knowledge of MDS and RAI processes.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in relevant computer applications.
• Strong knowledge of Quality Measures/Quality Indicators.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of residents' health status and care needs.
• Coordinate with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans.
• Ensure accurate and timely completion of the MDS and RAI processes.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers to implement and monitor care plans.
• Stay current with regulatory changes related to MDS/RAI.
• Provide training and support to staff on MDS and RAI processes.
• Communicate effectively with residents, families, and healthcare providers.
• Monitor case mix index and quality measures.

Skills

RN license

Long-term care experience

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Registered Nurse licensure

RAC-CT certification (preferred)

Tools

MDS/RAI knowledge

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Job Title: Regional MDS Coordinator - Full Time

Job Overview:

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Registered Nurse Assessment Coordinator (RNAC) to join our team on a full-time basis. As a Regional MDS Coordinator, you will play a crucial role in over seeing 7 of our long term care campuses , in 4 states, in accordance with regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will have a strong clinical background, exceptional organizational skills, and a commitment to delivering high-quality care in a long-term care setting.

Responsibilities:

1. Conduct comprehensive assessments of residents' health status and care needs.
2. Coordinate with interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized care plans.
3. Ensure accurate and timely completion of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) and Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) processes.
4. Collaborate with healthcare providers to implement and monitor care plans.
5. Stay current with changes in regulations and guidelines related to MDS and RAI processes.
6. Provide training and support to all staff on MDS and RAI processes.
7. Communicate effectively with residents, families, and healthcare providers.
8. Case Mix index and Quality Measures

Qualifications:

1. Current licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) .
2. Experience in long-term care.
3. Certification as a Resident Assessment Coordinator (RAC-CT) preferred.
4. Strong knowledge of MDS and RAI processes.
5. Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
6. Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
7. Proficient in relevant computer applications.
8. Strong Knowledge of Quality Measures/Quality Indicators

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits
• Retirement savings plan
• Professional development opportunities
• Paid time off