MDS Coordinator LV/RN

SEVEN ACRES JEWISH SENIOR CARE SERV • Houston, TX

9d • $72,000 - $80,000 • Onsite

About The Position

An MDS (Minimum Data Set) nurse, or nurse assessment coordinator, collects and assesses information for the health and well-being of residents in Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes. Following federally-mandated procedures and using the MDS process, the nurse monitors residents' health and well-being from the time of admission through the end of their stay. This work also requires the planning, documentation and submission of the compiled information. It calls for creative problem solving and attentive communication with staff, residents and their families, to ensure that personal, health and administrative concerns are being addressed. Most MDS nurses work in nursing homes, but some are employed in other Medicare- or Medicaid-certified facilities.

Requirements

• RN or LVN license
• 2 years of experience
• MDS Certification

Responsibilities

• Collects and assesses information for the health and well-being of residents.
• Monitors residents' health and well-being from admission through the end of their stay.
• Plans, documents, and submits compiled information.
• Engages in creative problem solving and attentive communication with staff, residents, and their families to address personal, health, and administrative concerns.

What This Job Offers

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