What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN or LPN Assistant Director of Nursing / MDS Coordinator position at Leslie Lakes Retirement Center?
Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and highly organized Assistant Director of Nursing / MDS Coordinator to join our healthcare team. This pivotal role combines leadership in nursing management with expertise in Minimum Data Set (MDS) coordination, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations while delivering exceptional resident care. The ideal candidate will possess comprehensive knowledge of nursing practices, documentation standards, and regulatory requirements, including Medicare and HIPAA guidelines. This position offers an opportunity to influence quality care delivery, streamline clinical operations, and foster a collaborative environment within a dynamic healthcare setting. Please contact Angenette Davis, RN/DON at 318-263-9581 for more information. Please apply in person at 1355 Sixth Street, Arcadia, LA 71001 from 8am to 3pm.
Duties
- Oversee daily nursing operations, ensuring high standards of resident care and staff performance across assisted living, nursing home, home health, hospice care, and acute care settings.
- Coordinate the MDS process by accurately assessing residents’ needs, completing comprehensive documentation, and ensuring timely submissions to optimize Medicare reimbursement and regulatory compliance.
- Supervise and mentor nursing staff, including nurse management and shift leaders, fostering professional development and maintaining a positive team environment.
- Review medical records and care plans to ensure accuracy, completeness, and adherence to documentation review standards while maintaining strict confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Utilize Electronic Medical Records (EMR) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems efficiently for documentation, data tracking, and reporting purposes.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans that reflect residents’ physiology and anatomy knowledge while aligning with best practices in nursing administration.
- Monitor compliance with federal regulations such as Medicare requirements, HIPAA privacy rules, and state-specific licensing standards.
- Manage shift schedules effectively to ensure adequate staffing coverage, quality of care, and smooth operational flow during all hours of operation.
Skills
- Extensive experience in assisted living facilities, nursing homes, or similar healthcare environments with a focus on nursing management.
- Strong knowledge of MDS processes, Medicare regulations, medical terminology, and documentation standards.
- Proven leadership skills with supervising experience in nurse management or nursing administration roles.
- Familiarity with EMR systems and EHR platforms for efficient medical records management.
- Deep understanding of physiology and anatomy to support accurate assessments and care planning.
- Excellent communication skills for effective collaboration with staff members, residents’ families, healthcare providers, and regulatory agencies.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail in shift management and documentation review processes. Join our team as we uphold the highest standards of resident-centered care through expert nursing leadership and meticulous regulatory compliance!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $28.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $28