RN MDS Coordinator: Lead Compliance & Resident Care

Laurel Wellness and Nursing Center; Fontana (CA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Laurel Wellness and Nursing Center in Fontana, CA is seeking an MDS Coordinator to complete MDS for all residents per OBRA and PPS guidelines. The role supports high quality nursing care and provides a safe, healthy environment.

The ideal candidate will have a California RN or LVN license, 1–2 years MDS experience, BLS/CPR certification, and strong knowledge of regulations. Vaccination against COVID-19 is required. Join our team to drive accurate assessments and quality resident care.

Qualifications

• Valid California RN or LVN license.
• 1-2 years MDS experience or MDS completed course.
• BLS or CPR (required).
• Fully vaccinated against COVID-19 including Booster shots.
• 1-2 years experience in MDS coordinator role or related experience.
• Exceptional mathematical skills and ability to apply statistics.
• Deep medical terminology knowledge.
• Experience in a clinical and healthcare setting preferred.
• Excellent leadership skills.
• Demonstrable knowledge of state and federal regulations.
• Previous SNF experience preferred.
• Excellent knowledge of nursing care methods and procedures.
• Excellent knowledge of emergency care.
• Knowledge of health and safety guidelines and willingness to follow them.

Responsibilities

• Participate in admission processes; assess nursing needs and placement.
• Determine potential RUGs and related admission expenses.
• Review applications and communicate results to Admissions Coordinator.
• Complete and assure MDS accuracy for all residents.
• Stay current with Medicare criteria and regulatory changes.
• Monitor Case Mix Index scores and Medicaid impact.
• Facilitate problem-solving for complex admissions.
• Monitor Medicare assessment schedules and documentation.

Skills

RN/LVN license CA

MDS experience

BLS/CPR

Vaccination (COVID)

Mathematical skills

Medical terminology

Leadership

Communication/interpersonal

Regulatory knowledge

SNF experience

Education

MDS course or coursework

Job description

Starting at $45 / hour and up based on experience and skills

We are looking for an MDS Coordinator to join our team! The MDS Coordinator completes MDS for all residents according to OBRA and PPS guidelines. Assists in providing a clean, safe, happy and healthy environment for residents by performing the duties as described below. The goal is to promote the patient’s well-being by providing high quality nursing care.

• Valid and current California RN or LVN License
• 1-2 years MDS experience or MDS completed course
• BLS or CPR (required)
• Fully vaccinated against COVID-19 including Booster shots
• 1-2 years experience in MDS coordinator role or related experience required
• Exceptional mathematical skills and ability to apply them to tasks such as analysis of variance and sampling theory
• Deep medical terminology knowledge
• Experience in a clinical and healthcare setting preferred
• Excellent leadership skills
• Demonstrable knowledge of state and federal regulations
• Previous experience in a SNF or similar job setting would be preferred
• Excellent knowledge of nursing care methods and procedures.
• Excellent knowledge of emergency care.
• In-depth knowledge of health and safety guidelines and procedures (sanitation, decontamination etc.) and willingness to follow them at all times
• A team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Primary MDS Coordinator Responsibilities

• Participate in the admission process of prospective residents in terms of their nursing needs and appropriate placement
• Determine potential Resource Utilization Groups (RUGs) and expense associated with a potential admission
• Review all applications for admission, followed by on-site or phone assessment and communicate results of assessment to the Admissions Coordinator
• Complete and assure the accuracy of the MDS process for all residents
• Maintain current working knowledge of Medicare criteria, serving as a resource for nursing staff and communicate changes in regulations
• Monitor Case Mix Index (CMI) scores, looking for potential risks and/or changes that may affect Medicaid reimbursement
• Facilitate problem-solving for complicated admissions
• Monitor Medicare assessment schedules and nursing documentation to ensure accuracy and timely submission
• Complies with the facility’s attendance policy requiring regular, reliable, and punctual attendance

Other Responsibilities

• Adjust and administer patient’s medication and provide treatments according to physician’s orders
• Ensures timely response to call lights
• Pain management/intervention
• Assess behavior and provide interventions as indicated
• Wound treatments
• Therapy treatments
• Patient complaints / concerns
• Identifies/assesses emergency medical situations and provides appropriate interventions as indicated
• Documentation and follow-up with timely notification of physician and family
• Care planning as needed
• Performs other duties or functions as assigned by the DON and/or Administrator

PAY SCALE:

Depending on a number of factors, including, but not limited to location, regularly scheduled work shift, knowledge, skills, experience, and expertise.

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