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, managing medication administration, maintaining accurate documentation, and participating in quality assurance and staff development programs.
The position requires collaboration with physicians, residents, families, and other departments to provide comprehensive nursing services in a long term care setting.
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 assessment administration
Care plan coordination
Medication preparation and administration
Nursing staff supervision
Regulatory compliance management
Charting and documentation
Infection control procedures
Nice-to-have
Team leadership and development
Effective communication skills
Problem identification and resolution
Quality assurance participation
Staff training and orientation
Safety and sanitation monitoring
Interdepartmental collaboration
Key Requirements
Current active LPN/LVN license
Nursing Degree or approved LPN/LVN program graduate