Resident Care Coordinator: Lead Care Plans & MDS

The-Alden-Network-1; Long Grove (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays

Paid Sick Time

Paid Time Off

Retirement / Pension Plan

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Vision Insurance

Job summary

The Alden Network is seeking an experienced Resident Care Coordinator to ensure accurate care plans and MDS documentation across residents in accordance with state and federal standards. The role requires strong leadership and seamless coordination with administrators and care teams.

Responsibilities include coordinating care plans, leading care plan conferences, and ensuring proper documentation and compliance with RAI and IDPH/IDPA guidelines.

Qualifications

• Current, unencumbered license to practice as a RN, or LPN in this state.
• Must possess current CPR certificate or become certified within 90 days of employment.
• Working knowledge of OBRA, IDPH and IDPA (for homes in Illinois) and Wisconsin DQA (for homes in Wisconsin) standards and methods of documenting according to those standards.
• Must be able to read, write and speak the English language in an understandable manner.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with residents, family members, visitors, personnel, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
• Must possess leadership ability and willingness to work harmoniously with personnel.

Responsibilities

• Review the department’s policy and procedures, Job Descriptions, etc., at least annually for revisions and make recommendations to the Administrator.
• Oversees the scheduling, completion, and accuracy of all MDS item sets.
• Coordinate the development of a written plan of care for each resident that identifies the problems/needs/concerns for the resident.
• Chairs resident care plan conference and relays all concerns from resident and/or family/responsible party to the Administrator.
• Oversee that residents/ families/responsible parties are contacted in relation to participation in care plan conferences per RAI guidelines.
• Plan, conduct, and participate in In-service Education Program as it pertains to the RAI process.
• Assist in implementing and maintaining an effective orientation program that orients the new employee to the RAI process and data entry.
• Attend and participate in continuing education programs.
• Monitor resident’s medical record, including MDS, Cardex, Care Plans, progress notes, Physician Order Sheets, Flow records, monthly nursing summaries, IDT notes/assessments, etc. for consistency and content.
• Address discrepancies in documentation which are not consistent and/or do not meet program standards to appropriate department manager and Administrator.
• Maintain ICD-9 codes for current diagnosis.
• Report IT concerns to help desk timely.
• Participate in the development, maintenance, and implementation of the facility’s QAPI program.
• Attend relevant meetings as directed by the Administrator.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

RN leadership

Computer skills

English communication

Education

RN license

LPN licensure

CPR certification

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

The Alden Network is seeking an experienced Resident Care Coordinator to ensure accurate care plans and MDS documentation across residents in accordance with state and federal standards. The role requires strong leadership and seamless coordination with administrators and care teams.

Responsibilities include coordinating care plans, leading care plan conferences, and ensuring proper documentation and compliance with RAI and IDPH/IDPA guidelines.