MDS Coordinator (Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse)

Committed to promoting wellness, healing, and independence for all lives we touch.

Graceland Rehabilitation and Nursing is looking for a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurses (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our team as MDS Coordinator! Working with us, you can expect competitive pay, a supportive team environment, and the following benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

About us: Graceland Rehabilitation and Nursing is a skilled nursing facility and rehabilitation center. We are resident-centered and quality-focused! We are committed to creating a nurturing, family-like atmosphere where staff develop meaningful relationships with residents and where exceptional patient outcomes are the standard.

While working here, you will enjoy:

• Employee Engagement Activities
• Positive work environment
• Excellent Training
• Competitive Pay and Benefits

MDS Coordinator Position Summary:

The MDS Coordinator is responsible for completing minimum data set assessments and creating comprehensive plans of care after review of the patient’s medical record and communication with direct care staff, the patient’s physician, and family. The MDS Coordinator develops and completes the patient assessment process in accordance with the requirements of federal and state regulations and company policies and procedures.

Responsibilities of the MDS Coordinator:

• Oversee the coordination and participate in the completion of the Resident Assessment Instrument (MDS, CAA’s and Care Plan) in accordance with current Federal and State Regulations.
• Assist in completion of the Resident Assessment Instrument with the Interdisciplinary Team.
• Notify all Interdisciplinary Team members of the MDS Assessment schedule for all payer sources.
• Notify all Interdisciplinary Team members of changes to the MDS Assessment schedule for both all payer sources.
• Lead or participate in Daily PPS meetings, weekly Medicare meetings, and month end meetings to assure federal billing requirements are met.
• Information to complete the MDS is to be collected using the medical record, bedside assessment, and staff, resident and/or family interviews.
• Develop and monitor a system to verify that all Interdisciplinary Team members have completed, dated, and signed the assessments according to the Federal Regulations.
• Observe direct nursing care, review documentation, and make appropriate recommendations, assist with chart audits.

Qualifications of the MDS Coordinator:

• Current, unrestricted Tennessee RN (Registered Nurse) or LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) license
• Previous skilled nursing and rehabilitation environment experience
• An understanding of the MDS 3.0 process
• Commitment to service excellence
• Strong clinical assessment skills
• Ability to make independent decisions
• Effective interpersonal skills and the ability to work with an interdisciplinary team
• Strong computer skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills