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MDS Coordinator RN - Lakewood Long Term Care - (Mon-Fri, 8a-4:30p)
101 Truman Medical Center
Job Location
UH Lakewood Medical Center
Kansas City, Missouri
Department
Long Term Care Unit UHLMC
Position Type
Full time
Work Schedule
8:00AM - 4:30PM
Hours Per Week
40
Job Description
The LTC MDS Coordinator RN Supervisor leads and manages the MDS and care planning process to ensure high-quality, compliant care for long-term care residents. This role coordinates interdisciplinary teams, oversees assessments, and ensures accurate documentation in alignment with CMS and state regulations.
If you’re detail-driven, clinically strong, and thrive in a leadership role, this position offers the opportunity to make a direct impact on resident outcomes and quality of care.
What You’ll Do
If you’re a strong clinical leader who’s passionate about quality care and compliance in long-term care, apply today and help shape exceptional outcomes for our residents.
Please log into myWORKDAY to search for positions and apply.
MDS Coordinator RN - Lakewood Long Term Care - (Mon-Fri, 8a-4:30p)
101 Truman Medical Center
Job Location
UH Lakewood Medical Center
Kansas City, Missouri
Department
Long Term Care Unit UHLMC
Position Type
Full time
Work Schedule
8:00AM - 4:30PM
Hours Per Week
40
Job Description
The LTC MDS Coordinator RN Supervisor leads and manages the MDS and care planning process to ensure high-quality, compliant care for long-term care residents. This role coordinates interdisciplinary teams, oversees assessments, and ensures accurate documentation in alignment with CMS and state regulations.
If you’re detail-driven, clinically strong, and thrive in a leadership role, this position offers the opportunity to make a direct impact on resident outcomes and quality of care.
What You’ll Do
- Complete and oversee comprehensive MDS assessments, including PDPM scheduling and all required screenings
- Develop and maintain individualized care plans with measurable goals
- Coordinate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure timely and accurate completion of MDS/CAAs and care plans
- Lead and facilitate care plan and Medicare meetings, including scheduling and communication
- Maintain accurate documentation, charting, and submission of MDS data to state agencies
- Monitor changes in resident condition (weight, falls, medications, infections) and communicate concerns
- Support discharge planning and continuity of care
- Participate in leadership duties including staffing, performance management, and team support
- Ensure compliance with safety standards, regulatory requirements, and quality improvement initiatives
- Provide supervision and direct care support as needed, including on-call responsibilities
- Registered Nursing degree from an accredited college or university
- Current RN license in the state of Missouri
- Three (3) years of direct care experience, including one (1) year in long-term care with strong clinical assessment and care planning skills
- Knowledge of nursing standards, long-term care regulations, CMS guidelines, MDS/CAAs, and PDPM
- Ability to develop, maintain, and audit care plans, MDS records, and resident documentation
- Ability to support quality outcomes and regulatory compliance
- Strong decision-making, problem-solving, and multitasking skills
- Experience organizing healthcare meetings and coordinating interdisciplinary teams
- Proficiency with computer systems used for MDS and care plan documentation
If you’re a strong clinical leader who’s passionate about quality care and compliance in long-term care, apply today and help shape exceptional outcomes for our residents.