MDS Coordinator (LPN, RN)

Trilogy Health Services, LLC • Louisville, KY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The MDS Coordinator (LPN or RN) oversees resident assessments and care planning and ensures compliance with federal and state regulations related to resident assessments, quality of care, and Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement. This position floats between Glen Ridge Health Campus and Forest Springs Health Campus.

The coordinator conducts and completes Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments, including Care Area Assessments and triggers; evaluates residents’ conditions and medical data to determine whether special assessment activities or amendments to admission assessments are needed; and transmits timely reports electronically to national Medicare and Medicaid databases. The role also develops preliminary and comprehensive written care plans, informs residents and families about Medicare/Medicaid and other financial assistance programs, ensures MDS notes describe services and resident responses, assists with discharge care planning, and evaluates and implements relevant committee recommendations.

Compensation is determined based on the relevant license or certification and the candidate’s years of experience.

Requirements

• Current, valid state LPN or RN license, which must be maintained.
• Current, valid CPR certification.

Nice To Haves

• Three to five years of experience in an MDS or assessment role in senior residential care, healthcare, senior living, or long-term care is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and complete MDS assessments of residents’ physical, psychological, and functional status, including Care Area Assessments and triggers.
• Evaluate residents’ conditions and pertinent medical data to determine whether special assessment activities are needed or admission assessments should be amended.
• Prepare and electronically transmit timely reports to national Medicare and Medicaid databases.
• Develop preliminary and comprehensive written care plans identifying residents’ problems or needs and goals for each.
• Provide residents and families with information about Medicare/Medicaid and other available financial assistance programs.
• Ensure MDS notes are informative and describe the services provided and residents’ responses to those services.
• Assist with the care plan portion of residents’ discharge plans.
• Evaluate and implement recommendations from established committees as they relate to assessment and care plan functions.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, including free virtual doctor visits, with coverage starting in the first 30 days.
• Weekly pay and regular quarterly wage increases.
• HSA with company match, Dependent Care account, LSA, and 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off and fully paid parental leave.
• No-cost LGBTQIA+ support and gender-affirming care coordination.
• Financial support for education, certifications, and student loan repayment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed