The MDS Coordinator is responsible for administering patient assessments, coordinating care plans according to regulatory requirements, and ensuring timely and accurate completion of documentation
Job Summary
The MDS Coordinator is responsible for administering patient assessments, coordinating care plans according to regulatory requirements, and ensuring timely and accurate completion of documentation.
This role includes supervising nursing assistants, managing medication administration, and participating in quality assurance and facility surveys to maintain high standards of resident care.
The position requires collaboration with physicians, residents, families, and other departments to provide comprehensive nursing services and maintain a safe, clean, and compliant care environment.
Matching Summary
The MDS Coordinator is responsible for administering patient assessments, coordinating care plans according to regulatory requirements, and ensuring timely and accurate completion of documentation.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
patient assessment administration
nursing staff supervision
medication preparation and administration
care plan coordination
regulatory compliance management
documentation and charting
infection control procedures
Nice-to-have
team leadership and development
quality assurance participation
effective communication skills
emergency response readiness
resident and family orientation
staff training and education
conflict resolution and problem solving
Key Requirements
Current unencumbered LPN/LVN license
Nursing Degree or approved LPN/LVN program graduate
Current CPR certification
Knowledge of PCC preferred
Ability to meet state Board of Nursing standards
Ability to lift 25 pounds and perform physical tasks