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 requirements related to resident assessments, quality of care, and Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement. The role is based at Forest Springs Health Campus in Louisville, Kentucky.

The coordinator assesses residents’ physical, psychological, and functional status; completes and transmits MDS information; and develops written care plans addressing residents’ needs and goals. The role also involves providing residents and families with information about Medicare, Medicaid, and other financial assistance programs, documenting services and resident responses, contributing to discharge planning, and implementing relevant committee recommendations.

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

Requirements

• Current, valid state LPN or RN license.
• 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 a long-term care environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and complete Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments, including Care Area Assessments (CAAs) and triggers, to evaluate residents’ physical, psychological, and functional status.
• Evaluate each resident’s condition and relevant medical data to determine whether special assessment activities are needed or the admission assessment should be amended.
• Prepare and electronically transmit timely reports to national Medicare and Medicaid databases.
• Develop preliminary and comprehensive written care plans identifying each resident’s problems and needs and goals for addressing them.
• Provide residents and families with information about Medicare, Medicaid, and other available financial assistance programs.
• Ensure MDS notes describe the services provided and residents’ responses in an informative and descriptive manner.
• Assist with the care plan portion of residents’ discharge plans.
• Evaluate and implement established committee recommendations relating to assessment or 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 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.
• Tuition and student loan assistance for education, certifications, and student loan repayment.

What This Job Offers

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