MDS Coordinator (LPN)

Description

Are you a dedicated and compassionate nurse looking to make a difference in the lives of residents and patients? Coeur D' Alene of Cascadia is seeking skilled MDS Coordinators (LPNs) to ensure the timely completion of accurate assessments and interdisciplinary care plans that meet Federal and State guidelines. If you have the expertise and enthusiasm to provide the highest quality of care, we want you on our team!

Why You'll Love Working with Us:

• Leadership Role: Supervise staff and ensure top-notch patient care.
• Collaborative Environment: Work with physicians, families, and other healthcare professionals.
• Professional Growth: Develop and implement patient care plans and participate in medication management.
• Flexible Shifts: Ensure punctuality and regular attendance for your assigned shifts.

Your Responsibilities:

• Document care performed and observations of resident status in clinical records promptly.
• Communicate with residents' physicians and complete all nursing documentation.
• Participate in medication management to promote optimal safety and effectiveness for residents.
• Administer medications, observe and report resident responses, and manage narcotic records.
• Assist with or institute emergency measures for sudden adverse developments with residents, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
• Manage MDS Assessments based on CMS guidelines.
• Coordinate, record, update, and monitor all minimum data sets.
• Collect and report data on resident encounters and inter-institutional problems, making recommendations for change when appropriate.
• Facilitate communication between residents, family members, medical staff, administrative staff, and payor sources.
• Ensure the timely development and completion of resident assessments (MDS).
• Apply MDS/PPS rules using the Utilization Guidelines for every assessment.
• Develop written care plans for each resident, including measurable objectives.
• Understand the financial concepts and implications of RUG IV, PPS, and state case mix.
• Ensure all MDS assessments and RUGs are accurate, completed, encoded, edited, printed, and exported per state and federal requirements.
• Assist with staff education for supportive documentation, including late loss ADLs.
• Review quality metrics with clinical leadership to monitor trends for quality assurance process improvement action planning.
• Monitor quality reporting program data to validate accuracy and avoid payment rate penalties.

What We're Looking For:

• Clinical Expertise: Strong knowledge of CMS guidelines for MDS and HIPAA laws.
• Effective Communication: Communicate effectively with residents, their families, and facility staff.
• Leadership Skills: Ability to supervise staff and ensure high-quality care.
• Positive Attitude: Demonstrate a positive and enthusiastic attitude in all interactions.

Requirements:

• All employees must pass state-specific background checks before contact with patients/residents.
• Must have CPR certification upon hire or obtained quickly upon hire. CPR certification must remain current during employment.

Join Us Today! If you're ready to make a positive impact and be part of a caring community, apply now to become an MDS Coordinator (LPN) at Coeur D' Alene of Cascadia. Your expertise and dedication can make all the difference!

Requirements

Education

Graduate of LPN program.

Licenses/Certification

Must have an active State issued LPN license.

NOTE: If the MDS Coordinator is an LPN, the MDS assessments must be reviewed by and signed off by the facility’s Chief Nursing Officer (RN).

Experience

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