MDS Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

MDS Coordinator - Skilled Nursing Facility

We are seeking a skilled MDS Coordinator to join our team in a fast-paced and rewarding environment. The MDS Coordinator plays a critical role in ensuring that residents receive the highest quality care by conducting assessments, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and coordinating care planning processes. This position requires a detailed and compassionate individual who thrives in a collaborative team environment.

As the MDS Coordinator, you will be responsible for completing the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments for residents, coordinating care planning meetings, and ensuring that the care provided aligns with the patient's needs and regulatory guidelines. You will work closely with the interdisciplinary team to ensure that accurate and timely information is communicated and utilized in developing comprehensive care plans.

Key Responsibilities :

• Complete MDS assessments for all residents in compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members, including nursing, physicians, and social services, to develop and update care plans.
• Ensure the timely and accurate submission of the MDS assessments to the appropriate regulatory agencies.
• Monitor and track resident outcomes, identifying areas for improvement and suggesting quality improvement strategies.
• Provide education to staff and families regarding care planning and the MDS process.
• Ensure that the facility is in compliance with all regulations regarding assessments, care plans, and documentation.
• Assist with the development and implementation of individualized care plans based on MDS findings and interdisciplinary team input.

Qualifications :

What We Offer :

If you are a dedicated professional with a passion for enhancing the lives of residents and ensuring regulatory compliance, we encourage you to apply today.

Join our team and make a difference in the lives of our residents. Apply now!

Background Checks :

As part of the employment process, all candidates may be subject to a background check. This check may include, but is not limited to, criminal history, employment verification, education verification, and reference checks. The information obtained through these background checks will be used solely to evaluate your suitability for employment. Any discrepancies or false information provided may result in disqualification from consideration or termination if already employed. By applying for employment, you consent to the background check process as outlined above.

Drug Screening :

This organization is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace. All candidates who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to undergo drug screening. Drug screening may include testing for illegal substances and certain prescription medications that may impair job performance or safety. Refusal to undergo drug screening or testing positive for prohibited substances may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or disciplinary action, up to and including termination. By applying for employment, you consent to the drug screening process as outlined above.

Notice of Nondiscrimination :

This organization does not exclude, deny benefits to, or otherwise discriminate against any person based on race, color, national origin, disability, or age in admission to, participation in, or receipt of services and benefits of its activities or in employment. This policy applies whether carried out directly by the organization or through a contractor or other entity.

This statement complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (45 C.F.R. Part 80), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (45 C.F.R. Part 84), and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended (45 C.F.R. Part 91).

Confidentiality :

All information obtained through the background check and drug screening process will be kept confidential and used solely to evaluate qualifications for employment.

Legal Compliance :

Please note that the background check and drug screening policies may be subject to additional requirements or variations based on local, state, or federal laws.

Disclaimer :

This statement is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract of employment. Policies and procedures regarding background checks and drug screenings may vary by jurisdiction and are subject to change at the discretion of the organization.