Job Opening: MDS Coordinator - LVN

Location:

Diablo Valley Post Acute

Position Type:

• Employment: Full-Time

• Starting Rate: $40 per hour

Benefits:

• Competitive Pay

• Healthcare Benefits: Including vision and dental (available for full-time employees)

• 401(k) Plan: Available for full-time employees

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Rewards and Bonus Opportunities

• Continuous Training and Growth Opportunities

• Fun Environment: Work with a great staff!

General Purpose:

The primary purpose of the MDS Coordinator position is to oversee the facility to ensure assessments are completed per guidelines. A critical focus is on the resident assessment process, which includes individual assessments, MDS assessments, and resident care plans.

Essential Duties:

• Provide oversight for the facility’s weekly PDPM meetings for skilled patients.

• Track and monitor the effective utilization of PDPM tools (including but not limited to Physician Diagnosis Verification, Admission/Discharge CSR [GG], Weekly CSR, PDPM Weekly Tracking Tool, and Point Right).

• Monitor QM and QASP performance monthly and quarterly, providing data analysis and clinical recommendations for optimal outcomes.

• Provide PDPM and MDS training to new MDS Coordinators.

• Assess and determine the health status and level of care for all new admissions.

• Ensure the accurate and timely completion of all MDS assessments, including PPS Medicare, quarterly, annual, and significant change assessments.

• Communicate the level of care for new residents to all disciplines.

• Coordinate interdisciplinary participation in completing the Minimum Data Set (MDS) for each new admission according to regulatory time frames, ensuring thorough documentation as mandated by federal, state, and medical standards.

• Maintain an accurate schedule of all MDS assessments, including proper reference dates throughout the resident’s stay.

• Responsible for data entry to assure accurate data entry and electronic submission of MDS assessments.

• Verify electronic submissions of MDS, performing corrections when necessary and maintaining appropriate records.

• Schedule and conduct resident care conferences in compliance with state and federal regulations, ensuring completion of all MDS reviews prior to these conferences.

• Assist disciplines in formulating and revising care plans, ensuring that residents’ present and potential problems are identified and prioritized, with realistic goals established and appropriate nursing interventions provided.

• Evaluate resident care plans for comprehensiveness and individuality.

• Assess the achievement or lack thereof of desired outcomes, ensuring that care plans are reassessed and revised appropriately.

• Responsible for all level of care changes within the facility and notify all departments when such changes occur.

• Generate appropriate forms to complete level of acuity changes and transmit these forms to the appropriate agency as required by state law.

• Maintain the confidentiality of all resident care information, including protected health information.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be proficient in the Microsoft Suite products.  Knowledge and experience with PCC preferred.  Must maintain all required continuing education/licensing.  Must remain in good standing with the State Board of Nursing at all times.  

If you are a dedicated LVN looking to contribute significantly to patient care and outcomes in a supportive environment, we encourage you to apply for the MDS Coordinator position at Diablo Valley Post Acute!