What are the responsibilities and job description for the MDS COORDINATOR - LPN - SOUTHWOOD position at Liberty Health?
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At Liberty Healthcare & Rehabilitation Services, we promote a challenging, but rewarding opportunity in a caring environment.
We are currently seeking an experienced:
MDS COORDINATOR (LPN LICENSE REQUIRED)
Job Description:
- Maintains and follows a schedule of due dates for all MDS.
- Coordinates the completion of the MDS by all disciplines.
- Reviews the MDS data for accuracy and meets with appropriate staff as needed to assure accuracy.
- Completes the MDS and inputs into the computer.
- Verifies that assessments have been transmitted and approved by the State in a timely manner.
- Corrects any rejected records and prepares them for re-submission.
- Completes CAAs according to state guidelines.
- Formulates Resident Care Plan (RCP) along with interdisciplinary care plan team for all residents in accordance with their needs and within the required time frame.
- Schedules and conducts RCP meetings on a regular and timely basis.
- Communicates the RCP to appropriate staff members and notifies supervisor if noncompliance by staff is noted.
- Works with all in house and ancillary departments to assure understanding and compliance with the RCP.
- Performs other related duties as directed by the DON and -or Administrator.
Job Requirements:
- Licensed Practical Nurse, graduated from an accredited School of Nursing and have a current, valid LPN license from the North Carolina Board of Nursing and submit proof of license renewal every other year.
- Ability to read, know, and follow personnel, department and facility policies and procedures and adhere to local state and federal requirements.
- Experience with MDS-RAP and Care Planning functions.
- Prefer experience with RUG-IV.
- Prefer experience with MDS 3.0.
Visit www.libertyhealthcareandrehab.com for more information.
Background checks/drug-free workplace.
EOE.