What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN MDS Coordinator - DSL Clearwater position at AccessHealth?
Role: MDS Coordinator in the Nursing Department, reporting to the Director of Nursing or Administrator. This licensed practical nurse manages Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) processes, ensuring accurate completion of MDS assessments and resident care plans.
Responsibilities: Coordinate assessments per regulations, schedule ARDs, lead interdisciplinary care meetings, audit records, and collaborate with healthcare teams to ensure compliance and insurance approvals. Transmit assessments using current systems, correct errors, and maintain documentation accuracy. Participate in resource utilization, support resident admission/discharge, and assist with emergency procedures.
Qualifications & Skills: Current LPN license, 3 years’ experience including supervisory roles, RAC training within six months, computer proficiency, and knowledge of regulations. Must demonstrate strong communication, decision-making, interpersonal skills, and physical ability to perform job duties safely.
Additional Duties: Maintain resident dignity, ensure confidentiality, adhere to policies, participate in safety drills, and report incidents or non-compliance. Committed to continuous education, team collaboration, and fostering a culture of compliance and resident safety.
Conditions: Abide by all policies, participate in ongoing training, and support reasonable accommodations. Performance is evaluated based on compliance and professionalism.
Responsibilities: Coordinate assessments per regulations, schedule ARDs, lead interdisciplinary care meetings, audit records, and collaborate with healthcare teams to ensure compliance and insurance approvals. Transmit assessments using current systems, correct errors, and maintain documentation accuracy. Participate in resource utilization, support resident admission/discharge, and assist with emergency procedures.
Qualifications & Skills: Current LPN license, 3 years’ experience including supervisory roles, RAC training within six months, computer proficiency, and knowledge of regulations. Must demonstrate strong communication, decision-making, interpersonal skills, and physical ability to perform job duties safely.
Additional Duties: Maintain resident dignity, ensure confidentiality, adhere to policies, participate in safety drills, and report incidents or non-compliance. Committed to continuous education, team collaboration, and fostering a culture of compliance and resident safety.
Conditions: Abide by all policies, participate in ongoing training, and support reasonable accommodations. Performance is evaluated based on compliance and professionalism.