MDS Coordinator - LVN/RN

Paradigm at the Prairies•El Campo, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Paradigm Healthcare is seeking a motivated LVN/RN to join their team as an MDS Coordinator. This role is crucial for maintaining the current MDS status of each resident, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations, and accurately reflecting the resident's needs and care delivered. The position involves coordinating assessments, participating in various meetings, and contributing to the development of resident care plans. The company emphasizes an empowered team and a fundamental, human approach to care.

Requirements

Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a Licensed Vocational Nurse or Registered Nurse in the State
Must be able to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
Must be able to demonstrate leadership, organizational skills, and maintain a positive and professional attitude.
Computer literacy skills (Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Office, Internet).
Ability to work well under pressure, meet deadlines and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

Nice To Haves

A Registered Nurse License is preferred.
2 years’ experience in Long-Term Care experience preferred.
Six (6) months of experience in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices preferred.
2 years’ experience in RAI process completion preferred.
Strong utilization knowledge of Point Click Care, preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain the current MDS status of each resident, in accordance with applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as the facility’s policies and procedures
Schedule residents for appropriate OBRA, Medicare PPS, and/or Medicaid required assessments and communicate the schedule to all other departments and families, as required
Monitor clinical systems for changes in resident condition that may affect the MDS process and scheduling and respond to changes in resident’s condition by coordinating MDS reassessment and re-evaluation of the plan of care
Strategically set assessment reference date (ARD), in conjunction with the interdisciplinary team, to capture needs, care, and services delivered to most accurately reflect the status of the resident
Complete sections of MDS and CAAs accurately in accordance with policies, procedures, and guidelines
Coordinate and attend daily Casemix Meetings, weekly Utilization Review Meetings, and monthly Triple Check Meetings
Maintain assessments on the active clinical record for a minimum period of 15 months per Federal Regulations
Electronically transmit MDS data to the state in accordance with regulation and facility standards, policies, and procedures
Have knowledge of and utilize the facility’s written policies and procedures that govern the day-to-day functions of the nursing service department
Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies as necessary or as may be directed
Participate in developing, evaluating, revising, and implementing a plan of care for each resident to achieve and maintain the highest practicable level of wellbeing possible.
Report any known or suspected unauthorized attempt to access the facility’s information system
Provide education to residents/families/caregivers when the need arises, or as directed by Administration and/or physician
Provides prompt emergency support measures, including CPR, in accordance with physician orders, resident/family wishes, advance directives, and facility policies and procedures.