MDS Coordinator (LPN)

Colville Health & Rehabilitation of Cascadia•Colville, WA

About The Position

The MDS Coordinator (LPN) is responsible for timely, accurate resident assessments and interdisciplinary care plans that comply with federal and state guidelines. The role identifies resident acuity and needs, determines specific care needs, and communicates needs and expectations to families and responsible parties. The coordinator completes assessments, Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments, and care plans for assigned residents and shares an on-call rotation with Resident Care Managers. All employees must complete and clear the applicable state background checks before having contact with patients or residents. The role manages MDS assessments according to CMS guidelines; coordinates, records, updates, and monitors MDS data; and ensures assessments and RUGs are accurately completed, encoded, edited, printed, and exported in accordance with state and federal requirements. The coordinator helps develop written resident care plans with measurable objectives, applies MDS/PPS rules and utilization guidelines, and understands the financial implications of RUG IV, PPS, and state case mix. The role also supports clinical meetings, care conferences, staff education, quality improvement, and accurate quality reporting. LPN MDS assessments must be reviewed and signed off by the facility’s Chief Nursing Officer (RN).

Requirements

Graduate of an LPN program.
Active state-issued LPN license.
Knowledge of CMS guidelines for MDS.
Ability to implement Nursing department programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
Knowledge of nursing practices and procedures and of laws, regulations, and guidelines governing nursing functions in a long-term care facility.
Leadership ability and willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise professional and non-professional personnel.
CPR certification upon hire or obtained promptly after hire, maintained current throughout employment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to multitask and oversee facility functions on a daily basis.
LPN MDS assessments must be reviewed and signed off by the facility’s Chief Nursing Officer (RN).

Nice To Haves

Six months of experience in a long-term care environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage MDS assessments in accordance with CMS guidelines.
Coordinate, record, update, and monitor Minimum Data Set information.
Participate in clinical meetings.
Coordinate resident and family care conferences for skilled residents or patients.
Collect and report data on resident encounters and inter-institutional problems, and recommend changes when appropriate.
Coordinate communication among residents, family members, medical staff, administrative staff, and payor sources.
Coordinate timely development and completion of resident assessments (MDS).
Apply MDS/PPS rules and utilization guidelines for every assessment.
Coordinate timely development of a written plan of care for each resident, including measurable objectives.
Ensure MDS assessments and RUGs are accurate, completed, encoded, edited, printed, and exported according to state and federal requirements.
Assist with staff education on supportive documentation, including late-loss ADLs.
Review quality metrics with clinical leadership to monitor trends and support quality assurance and process-improvement action planning.
Monitor quality reporting program data for accuracy and to help avoid payment-rate penalties.
Maintain punctuality and regular attendance for assigned shifts.
Share the on-call rotation with Resident Care Managers.
Perform other assigned tasks and comply with the Company’s Code of Business Conduct, company policies and procedures, applicable laws, and professional standards.