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 personnel, maintaining accurate documentation, and participating in quality assurance and facility surveys.
The position requires leadership in staff development, safety and sanitation monitoring, and collaboration with other departments 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 regulations.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Administer patient assessments
Coordinate nursing care plans
Supervise nursing assistants
Medication preparation and administration
Maintain nursing documentation
Ensure regulatory compliance
Participate in quality assurance programs
Nice-to-have
Leadership and supervisory skills
Effective communication with medical staff
Teamwork and collaboration
Problem identification and resolution
Patient and family orientation
Infection control and safety procedures
Staff development and training
Key Requirements
Current active LPN/LVN license
Nursing degree or approved LPN/LVN program graduate