The MDS Coordinator oversees patient assessments and coordinates care plans to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and quality care delivery
Job Summary
The MDS Coordinator oversees patient assessments and coordinates care plans to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and quality care delivery.
This role involves supervising nursing personnel, administering medications, maintaining documentation, and participating in staff training and quality assurance 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 oversees patient assessments and coordinates care plans to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and quality care delivery.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Patient assessment administration
Medicare and Medicaid scheduling
Nursing personnel supervision
Medication preparation and administration
Care plan review and implementation
Infection control and safety compliance
Charting and documentation
Nice-to-have
Team leadership and communication
Staff development and training
Quality assurance participation
Resident and family orientation
Emergency and disaster preparedness
Interdepartmental collaboration
Patient restorative and rehabilitative care
Key Requirements
Current active LPN/LVN license
Nursing degree or approved LPN/LVN program graduate
Current CPR certification
Knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid regulations
Experience with nursing documentation and medication administration