Lakewood Nursing & Rehabilitation Centerhas an immediate opening for an experienced RN or LPN Full-Time MDS Coordinator in Plainfield, IL!!

The MDS / Care Plan Coordinator is responsible for the accurate and timely completion of all Medicare/Medicaid case-mix documents in order to ensure appropriate reimbursement for care and services provided within the Facility. Conducts continual Minimum Data Set (MDS) reviews to ensure achievement of optimal allowable Resource Utilization Group (RUG) category. Oversees the overall process and tracking of MDS/Prospective Payment System (PPS) documentation and submission. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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, and significant change.
• Communicates level of care for the new residents to all disciplines.
• Coordinates interdisciplinary participation in completing the Minimum Data Set (MDS) for each new admission to the 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 ensure 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 conferences.
• 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.
• Evaluate resident care plans for comprehensiveness and individuality.
• Assesses the achievement or lack of achievement of desired outcomes. Ensures that the 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 the level of acuity and changes. Transmits forms to the appropriate agency for processing as required by state law.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (RN) with a current state license.
• Must be RN or LPN and have experience in MDS 3.0 and skilled nursing.
• Prefer 2 or more years in a long-term care facility

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Required to sit, stand, bend, and walk regularly; lift and/or move up to 25
• Visual and auditory ability sufficient for written and verbal communication.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:

Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package for our Full-time team members which includes:

• Health insurance
• Dental and vision insurance
• 401(K) Program
• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays and 2 floating holidays.
• Voluntary life and disability insurance
• Daily Pay - access your earnings on your own schedule
• AND INTRODUCING – “APPRECIATE YOU” PERKS – our team members enjoy substantial savings on Electronics, Appliances, Apparel, Cars, Flowers, Fitness Memberships, Gift Cards, Groceries, Hotels, Movie Tickets, Rental Cars, Special Events, Theme Parks, And More!

We are an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, expression or orientation, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, or status as a disabled or Vietnam-era veteran. When completing this application, you may exclude information that would disclose or reference this information, or any information relating to any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.