RN MDS Coordinator: Lead MDS & Care Plans

Life Care Center of Longmont; Longmont (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Care Center of Longmont is seeking an RN MDS Coordinator to ensure timely MDS assessments, CAAs, and care plans in accordance with CMS RAI manuals. The role requires an RN license in good standing and two years of nursing experience, preferably geriatric, with CPR at hire or during orientation.

You will coordinate interdisciplinary cases, educate staff on CMS changes, review plans and CMS reports, and participate in daily and monthly meetings while maintaining high standards of patient care

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in nursing.
• RN license in good standing and current throughout employment.
• Two years of nursing experience; geriatric nursing preferred.
• CPR certification at hire or during orientation and maintained throughout employment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and assist with completion and submission of interdisciplinary MDS Assessments, CCAs, and Care Plans per CMS RAI Manual Regulations.
• Notify the DON of changes in a patient’s condition identified by MDS assessments.
• Educate direct care staff on CMS RAI Manual updates or SNF regulations impacting documentation.
• Review Interdisciplinary Comprehensive Care Plans and Final Validation Reports for CMS QIES submission.
• Attend PPS meetings and other scheduled reviews; support compliance training and performance improvement.
• Perform staff nurse functions as needed and maintain excellent patient-focused service.
• Support evacuation procedures and demonstrate dependable attendance and professionalism.

Skills

Advanced knowledge in field

Decision making

Regulatory knowledge

Policy implementation

Clinical competency

Professionalism

Confidentiality

Code of conduct adherence

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

Life Care Center of Longmont is seeking an RN MDS Coordinator to ensure timely MDS assessments, CAAs, and care plans in accordance with CMS RAI manuals. The role requires an RN license in good standing and two years of nursing experience, preferably geriatric, with CPR at hire or during orientation.

You will coordinate interdisciplinary cases, educate staff on CMS changes, review plans and CMS reports, and participate in daily and monthly meetings while maintaining high standards of patient care