MDS Coordinator(FT)

Life Care Services•Cupertino, CA

14h•$88,733 - $121,930

About The Position

THE FORUM is recruiting a hospitality-focused MDS Coordinator. The MDS Nurse is an RN responsible for the overall supervision, coordination, maintenance, and timely completion of residents’ MDS assessments, care plans, and medical records. This is a full-time position with a stated salary range of $88,733–$121,930, and availability to work weekends and holidays is required. The role coordinates MDS assessments, resident care plans, and conferences using a computerized system; supports accurate and complete medical records; and ensures MDS completion and electronic submission comply with applicable federal and state requirements. The coordinator also participates in care conferences, communicates documentation needs across shifts and departments, and may serve as a staff nurse when staffing needs require it. Additional duties include responding to emergencies, ensuring timely physician visits, notifying physicians and families of changes in residents’ conditions, promoting rehabilitative techniques, assisting the DON with medical-record policies and procedures, attending assigned training, and completing other duties assigned by a supervisor.

Requirements

Hold a valid RN license issued by the State of California.
Have a minimum of three years of nursing experience; skilled nursing experience is preferred.
Hold current CPR certification.
Have in-depth experience and knowledge working with MDS computer software.
Have experience with the MDS transmittal process and an understanding of regulations affecting MDS.

Nice To Haves

Skilled nursing experience.
Supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

Coordinate, conduct, and complete MDS assessments, resident care plans, and conferences using a computerized system.
Ensure the accuracy and completeness of residents’ medical records.
Monitor and ensure MDS assessments are completed within HCFA and Medicare guidelines.
Ensure electronic MDS submissions occur according to state regulations.
Participate in resident and family care plan conferences.
Communicate medical-record documentation matters effectively with other shifts and departments.
Serve as a staff nurse when staffing levels require it to meet residents’ needs.
Respond to emergency calls as necessary.
Ensure physician visits occur in a timely manner.
Notify physicians and families of changes in residents’ conditions.
Encourage rehabilitative techniques to help restore residents’ independence.
Assist the DON in developing and implementing medical-record policies and procedures.
Attend assigned in-service training and education sessions.
Perform specific work duties and responsibilities assigned by the supervisor.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance; HSA and FSA options.
Basic and voluntary life and disability coverage for full-time employees.
Voluntary accident, critical illness, identity and fraud protection, and pet insurance for full-time employees.
Competitive benefits and a 401(k) with company match.
Referral bonus program of up to $500 per referral.
Generous PTO, paid holidays, and bereavement leave.
Employee Assistance Program.
Safe and clean work environment.
Birthday celebrations, service tenure awards, and monthly employee engagement activities.
Career advancement opportunities.
Tuition reimbursement program.
Warm, engaging, and mission-driven workplace.