MDS Coordinator / LPN or RN

North Lake Care Center -

MDS COORDINATOR - LPN or RN

NORTH LAKE CARE CENTER, A SKILLED NURSING FACILITY LOCATED IN LAKE PARK, FLORIDA,  is seeking a  FULL TIME MDS COORDINATOR to join our team! Y ou will enjoy excellent training, benefits, and many opportunities to learn and grow. Join a team leading the nation in healthcare.

Benefits :

North Lake Care Center offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental and vision benefits, 401k, paid vacation, holiday, and sick time off.

At  NORTH LAKE CARE CENTER,  we are dedicated to helping our residents maximize their potential and live their lives to the fullest. We are a modern, comfortable, and secure skilled nursing facility staffed by caring professionals, where each individual receives the finest sub-acute medical care, rehabilitation services and 24-hour skilled nursing care.

Position Description

As the  MDS Coordinator,  you will  conduct and coordinate the development and completion of the resident assessments in accordance with the requirements of this state and policies and goals of the facility.

Responsibilities of the MDS Coordinator :

• Conduct and coordinate the development and completion of the RAI process in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the resident assessment in accordance with Medicare, Medicaid, OBRA, and other payer programs.
• Maintain and periodically update written policies and procedures that govern the development, use, and implementation of the RAI process.
• Develop, implement, and maintain an ongoing quality assurance program for the resident assessment.
• Monitor the Facility’s QI and QM reports to ensure that appropriate corrective action can be implemented when potential problem areas occur.
• Ensure that a current copy of the RAI Manual is available to persons completing portions of the MDS.
• Ensure that all assessments are completed and transmitted in a timely manner.
• Serve as the Chairperson for Daily Case Management Meeting.
• Serve as the Chairperson for Weekly UR Meeting.
• Participate in functions involving discharge plans, as may be necessary.

Requirements of the MDS Coordinator :

Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a Registered Nurse in this state.

Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to nursing care facilities.

Must have, as a minimum, 1 year of experience as an MDS Coordinator in a skilled nursing facility.