What are the responsibilities and job description for the MDS Nurse ( RN or LVN) position at Lakeside Health & Wellness?
At Lakeside Health and Wellness our associates are our most valuable asset. Each associate provides a service that directly or indirectly affects patients, families, other team members, and the public. We strive to excel in providing the highest quality healthcare and customer service possible, which is incumbent upon the excellence and commitment of our leaders and caregivers.
MDS Coordinator (RN or LVN)
Kemp, TX
Full-Time Benefits
- Very Competitive Pay
- Next Day pay with Payactiv
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Company-paid life insurance & LTD/AD&D insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Supplemental Insurances (Hospital Indemnity, Cancer Policies, Legal Plans, & More!)
Responsibilities
- Coordinates scheduling the RAI process with the interdisciplinary team.
- Completes the MDS, CAA’s and care plans within regulated time frames.
- Assesses resident through physical assessment, interview and chart review.
- Interviews and discusses resident care needs with responsible party.
- Discusses resident care needs with care givers, including physician, nursing, social services, therapy, dietary, and activity staff.
- Reviews information from hospital, consults and outside agencies and uses such information in the completion of the assessment and care planning.
- Coordinates, identifies, and/or initiates significant change MDS’
- Is prepared to conduct PPS meetings maintaining MDS assessments per Medicare schedule and maintains PPS board for monitoring of Medicare days and RUGs utilization in the absence of the Care Management Coordinator
- Maintains contact with the American Association of Nursing Assessment Coordinators (AANAC) to remain current with requirements.
Qualifications:
- Experience as an MDS Nurse
- Knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance requirements.
- Licensed Practical Nurse, LPN pr RN
- AANC certification a plus. RAC-CT
We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
