The MDS Coordinator is responsible for administering patient assessments, coordinating care plans, and ensuring compliance with Medicare and Medicaid regulations
Job Summary
The MDS Coordinator is responsible for administering patient assessments, coordinating care plans, and ensuring compliance with Medicare and Medicaid regulations.
This role involves supervising nursing assistants, maintaining accurate documentation, and participating in quality assurance and staff development programs.
The position requires strong leadership, communication skills, and the ability to manage nursing services in a long term care environment while adhering to safety and infection control standards.
Matching Summary
The MDS Coordinator is responsible for administering patient assessments, coordinating care plans, and ensuring compliance with Medicare and Medicaid regulations.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
patient assessments and care coordination
medication preparation and administration
nursing staff supervision and leadership
compliance with nursing policies and procedures
documentation and charting of resident care
infection control and safety procedures
Nice-to-have
participation in staff development and training
effective communication with medical staff
quality assurance program involvement
ability to handle stressful situations
teamwork and collaborative skills
Key Requirements
Current active LPN/LVN license
Nursing degree or approved LPN/LVN program graduate