The MDS Coordinator is responsible for administering patient assessments, coordinating care plans, and ensuring compliance with Medicare and Medicaid requirements
Job Summary
The MDS Coordinator is responsible for administering patient assessments, coordinating care plans, and ensuring compliance with Medicare and Medicaid requirements.
This role involves supervising nursing assistants, managing medication administration, and maintaining thorough documentation and charting.
The position requires participation in staff development, quality assurance, infection control, and emergency preparedness to provide quality care in a long-term care facility.
Matching Summary
The MDS Coordinator is responsible for administering patient assessments, coordinating care plans, and ensuring compliance with Medicare and Medicaid requirements.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
patient assessments and scheduling
medication preparation and administration
nursing staff supervision and leadership
compliance with nursing policies and procedures
care plan review and implementation
infection control and safety procedures
Nice-to-have
participation in quality assurance programs
effective communication with medical staff
staff development and training
handling emergency and disaster situations
coordination with interdisciplinary teams
Key Requirements
Current active LPN/LVN license
Nursing degree or approved LPN/LVN program graduate