The MDS Coordinator is responsible for administering patient assessments, coordinating care plans, and ensuring compliance with Medicare and Medicaid requirements
Job Summary
The MDS Coordinator is responsible for administering patient assessments, coordinating care plans, and ensuring compliance with Medicare and Medicaid requirements.
This role involves supervising nursing assistants, managing medication administration, and participating in quality assurance and facility surveys.
The position requires leadership in staff development, maintaining safety and sanitation standards, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to provide quality resident care.
Matching Summary
The MDS Coordinator is responsible for administering patient assessments, coordinating care plans, and ensuring compliance with Medicare and Medicaid requirements.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
patient assessment administration
medication preparation and administration
nursing staff supervision
care plan coordination
compliance with nursing procedures
incident and accident reporting
infection control and safety procedures
Nice-to-have
leadership and team collaboration
effective communication skills
staff development and training
quality assurance participation
empathy and patient care focus
problem identification and resolution
Key Requirements
Current active LPN/LVN license
Nursing degree or approved LPN/LVN program graduate