RN MDS Coordinator

Brookdale Lakeway 2 • Austin, TX

237d • $33 - $43

About The Position

Overview RN MDS Coordinator opportunity! Must have Medicare/Medicaid Experience. Recognized by Newsweek in 2024 and 2025 as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity. Make Lives Better Including Your Own. If you want to work in an environment where you can become your best possible self, join us! You'll earn more than a paycheck; you can find opportunities to grow your career through professional development, as well as ongoing programs catered to your overall health and wellness.

Requirements

• Must possess a Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Must have a minimum of two (2) years of experience as a supervisor in a hospital, nursing care community, or other related health care facility.
• Must have a minimum of six (6) months training experience in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices.
• Must be knowledgeable of general, rehabilitative and restorative nursing and medical practices, procedures, regulations and guidelines governing long-term care.
• Current State RN license.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and coordinate the development and completion of resident assessments, in accordance with the requirements of State, Federal and Company guidelines.
• Oversee the generation of Minimum Data Set (MDS) for each Medicare patient and electronic transmission of required data within time frame mandated by the State.
• Coordinate the development and completion of the resident assessment (MDS) in accordance with current regulations and guidelines.
• Implement CAAs and Triggers; conduct or coordinate the interview(s) of each resident for the resident's assessment.
• Evaluate each resident's condition and pertinent medical data.
• Develop and implement procedures with the Director, Clinical Services for arrival of newly admitted residents.
• Ensure that all assessments are completed and transmitted in a timely manner.
• Assist community directors and supervisors in scheduling the resident assessment/care plan meetings.
• Contact and assist in scheduling participation by outside members of the care plan team, including the resident's representative and/or other interested family members.
• Coordinate the development of a written plan of care (preliminary and comprehensive) for each resident.
• Ensure that the care plan includes measurable objectives and timetables to meet the resident's needs.
• Maintain and periodically update written policies and procedures that govern the development, use, and implementation of the resident assessment (MDS) and care plan.
• Develop, implement, and maintain an ongoing quality assurance program for the resident assessment/care plans.
• Monitor the community's QI and QM reports to ensure that appropriate corrective action can be implemented when potential problems occur.
• Assist the resident and Discharge Planning Coordinator in completing the care plan portion of the resident's discharge plan.
• Participate in community surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies.
• Provide leadership and participate in various committees including Interdisciplinary Care Plan Team, Policy Advisory, and Quality Assessment and Assurance.
• Provide reports and assessment updates, as needed.
• Develop and participate in the planning, conducting, and scheduling of timely in-service training classes.
• Assist the In-service Director/Educator in developing any training activities needed.
• Attend and participate in annual community in-service training programs as scheduled.

Benefits

• Full suite of health insurance, life insurance and retirement plans are available and vary by employment status.
• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance.
• 401(k).
• Associate assistance program.
• Employee discounts.
• Referral program.
• Early access to earned wages for hourly associates (outside of CA).
• Optional voluntary benefits including ID theft protection and pet insurance.
• Paid Time Off.
• Paid holidays.
• Company provided life insurance.
• Adoption benefit.
• Disability (short and long term).
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Health Savings Account.
• Optional life and dependent life insurance.
• Optional voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity Insurance, and legal plan.
• Tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree