What are the responsibilities and job description for the MDS Coordinator position at Legend Oaks Healthcare and Rehabilitation of Waxahachie?
We are hiring for an experienced MDS Nurse (LVN or RN) to join our IDT! This position will oversee the Medicaid/Long term caseload so PDPM experience is required.
Huge Perk: This position is NOT included in the on-call rotation!
Purpose of Your Job Position: Primary purpose of this position is to conduct and coordinate the development and completion of the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI), that is, the Minimum Data Set (MDS), Care Area Assessments (CAAs) and Care Plan in accordance with State and Federal requirements. The MDS Nurse participates as part of the facility Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) in the systems and processes to manage patients receiving skilled services as assigned. Performs other nursing duties as assigned.
Essential Functions:
1. Coordinates the interdisciplinary team in timely completion of the assessments.
2. Utilizes MDS Scheduler to plan and set MDS Assessment Reference Dates (ARDs).
3. Communicates ARD selection for specific MDSs to IDT.
4. Completes the MDS sections as assigned.
5. Completes CAAs as required.
6. Completes Care Plan items and attends Care Plan meetings as assigned.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Ability to Commute:
- Waxahachie, TX 75165 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Waxahachie, TX 75165: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $65,000