MDS Coordinator (Healthcare)
Lakewood Post Acute is Hiring an Experienced MDS Coordinator!
Lakewood Post Acute specializes in 24-hour skilled nursing and short-term rehabilitation. Our facility boasts state-of-the-art private recovery suites, with personal on-suite showers and bathrooms. Lakewood Post Acute is beautiful facility, but we're not just awesome on the outside- we make sure our staff feels valued on the inside.
What to expect:
Coordinate and perform the accurate and timely completion of Minimum Data Sets (MDS's) as required by regulation and facility practices.
Why Lakewood Post Acute?
Competitive pay
Healthcare Benefits including Vision & Dental (Full-time only)
401k with match (Full-time only)
Paid Time Off (Full-time only)
Sick Leave
Continuous Training and Growth Opportunities
Fun environment and a great staff to work with!
Impactful Work: Make a real difference in the lives of our residents.
Successful candidates:
Current, unencumbered RN or LPN license to practice in CO
Able to work onsite in Lakewood, CO
Experience as a MDS Coordinator in a skilled nursing facility utilizing 3.0 is required!
Rate:
LPN - $35-$40/hour
RN - $45-$50/hour
Ready to make a difference?
After applying , click the link below to book a convenient time to talk or contact Roxane, our Regional Recruiter, at 720-675-6543: https://calendly.com/roxane-keenan/roxane-keenan-15-minute-call
Join us at Lakewood Post Acute and be part of an awesome team dedicated to providing the best care possible!
Essential Duties:
• Provides oversight on facilities' weekly PDPM meetings for skilled patients. • Tracks and monitors facility effective utilization of PDPM tools (including but not limited to Physician Diagnosis Verification, Admission/Discharge CSR(GG), Weekly CSR, PDPM Weekly Tracking Tool, Point Right). • Tracks and monitors QM and QASP performance monthly and quarterly and provides data analysis and clinical recommendations for facility for optimum outcomes. • Provides PDPM and MDS training to new MDS Coordinators. • Assesses and determines the health status and level of care of all new admissions. • Ensures the accurate and timely completion of all MDS Assessments including PPS Medicare, quarterly, annual, significant change. • Communicates level of care for new resident to all disciplines. • Coordinates interdisciplinary participation in completing the Minimum Data Set (MDS) for each new admission to facility according to regulatory time frames. Ensures completeness and thoroughness of documentation as mandated by federal, state and medical standards. • Maintains an accurate schedule of all MDS assessments to include the proper reference dates throughout the resident's stay. • Responsible for the data entry function to assure accurate data entry and electronic submission of MDS assessments. • Verifies electronic submissions of MDS, performs corrections when necessary and maintains appropriate records. • Coordinates interdisciplinary participation in completing the MDS for each resident according to regulatory time frames. Ensures completeness and thoroughness of documentation as mandated by federal and state standards. • Schedules and conducts resident care conferences in compliance with state and federal regulations and ensures completion of all MDS reviews prior to resident care conference. • Assists disciplines in formulating and revising care plans. Ensures that resident's present/potential problems are identified and prioritized; realistic goals are established, and nursing intervention is appropriate. • Evaluates resident care plans for comprehensiveness and individuality. • Assesses the achievement or lack of achievement of desired outcomes. Ensures that resident's care plan is reassessed and revised appropriately. • Responsible for all level of care changes within the facility. Notifies all departments when a level of care change has been made. • Generates appropriate forms to complete level of acuity and changes. Transmits forms to the appropriate agency for processing as required by state law. • Maintain the confidentiality of all resident care information including protected health information.
Education/Experience:
Minimum requirements to perform this position include graduation from an Accredited School of Nursing with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing preferred. Must be in good standing with the State Board of Nursing and maintain all required continuing education/licensing requirements. 3 years of supervisory experience preferred. Long Term Care Experience Preferred.
