SNF RN/LVN MDS Coordinator

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• THE DIFFERENCE IS OUR PEOPLE. Our associates answer a calling to serve seniors and their families every day. We believe in continually investing in these servant hearts; we envision them to be our future servant-centered leaders.
• We’ve achieved GREAT PLACE TO WORK status NINE YEARS IN A ROW.
• CAREER DEVELOPMENT. We reward our associates’ outstanding work and assist with career development to help fulfill their dreams!
• Faith Driven and Mission-Centered. Our mission “To Welcome, To Care, To Serve” derives from four primary points of view (Purpose, Passion, Platform, and Potential) which inspire our associates to recognize and celebrate one another’s God-given gifts through service.
• Full Benefits Package & On-Demand Pay available!: This opportunity includes a full benefits package (including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with matching, tuition reimbursement, etc, as well as on-demand pay in between paychecks!

SERVANT LEADERSHIP:

Watercrest Senior Living Group associates answer a calling to serve seniors and their families every day. They are recognized for their achievements and empowered to share their vast experience with their peers ensuring the quality of our assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing services and the well-being of our residents. Our associates champion a culture which nurtures relationships in the interest of acting as trusted advisors. By continuously investing in these servant hearts, Watercrest Senior Living Group develops value-centered leaders who deliver personalized services.

GENERAL SUMMARY:

The MDS RN/LVN Coordinator (Minimum Data Set Coordinator, or Nurse Assessment Coordinator) oversees the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process. This position ensures regulatory compliance, coordinate interdisciplinary care plans, and secure accurate Medicare reimbursement. This individual will manage the MDS process for 15 t0 30 Medicare and Private Pay residents. There is no Medicaid beds at our facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Assessment & Coding: Conduct and coordinate MDS 3.0 assessments, set Assessment Reference Dates (ARDs), and apply appropriate clinical coding (such as ICD-10-CM and PDPM/RUG categories).
• Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) Coordination: Lead and collaborate with nursing, therapy, dietary, and social work teams to compile resident data and build person-centered care plans.
• Compliance & Submission: Certify and transmit accurate MDS data to state and federal databases within strict Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) timelines.
• Reimbursement & CMI Monitoring: Track Case Mix Index (CMI) scores, monitor Medicare Part A utilization, and evaluate resource allocation to protect facility funding.
• Quality & Audit Oversight: Review validation and CASPER reports, participate in committee meetings (e.g., pain, falls, restraints), and prepare the facility for state and federal surveys.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Licensure: Active, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) license (an RN is typically required to sign and finalize submissions depending on state rules).
• Experience: 1 to 4 years of clinical experience in long-term care or skilled nursing facilities, with prior MDS or resident assessment background preferred.
• Certifications:
• HHSC RUG Certification Required.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• Skills: Strong grasp of MDS 3.0 and the RAI manual, deep medical terminology knowledge, electronic health record (EHR) proficiency, and sharp attention to detail.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Servant Leadership directs all aspects of decision making
• Perform continuous, ongoing supervision of all Restorative Nursing team members, including but not limited to training, disciplining, counseling, motivating, and evaluating.
• Input all MDS’s into computer.
• Attend care conferences, audits care conference materials and signs the MDS.
• Responsible for assuring MDS’s and care plans are compliant with regulation
• Write and update care plans per assessments and monitor that acute care plans are current.
• Complete all assigned paperwork to meet current regulatory compliance standards.
• Assist in the coordination of effective communication among Resident Associates, residents, and families.
• Maintain liaison with residents and family members.
• Work in conjunction with resident’s attending Physician, as needed, to make certain highest quality of service is being provided.
• Maintains relationships with residents/patients, family members and responsible parties
• Assist in the coordination of effective communication among the team, residents/patients, and families
• Be prepared for and manage emergency situations including disasters, fire and other emergencies
• Report all accidents and incidents as soon as possible to your supervisor, no matter how minor
• Maintain the confidentiality of residents’/patients’ personal care information
• Honor the residents’/patients’ personal and property rights
• Must be in company uniform and resident ready at all times
• Performs other related essential duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Able to communicate effectively with all levels of management, team members, residents/patients, family members, vendors, referral sources and outside contacts
• Able to make independent decisions
• Must be able to communicate in a warm, friendly and caring manner
• Must possess a passion to work with and around senior citizens
• Knowledge of customer service principles and practices

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• An RN or LVN license

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience as a Resident Assessment (MDS) Coordinator required
• Previous supervisor/management experience in a health care setting
• Knowledge of the physiology and psychology of the older adult.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The following physical demands are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position:

• Able to stand or walk 75% of the day
• Able to concentrate with frequent interruptions
• Able to work under stress and in emergency situations
• Able to work under conditions that require sitting, standing, walking, reaching, pulling, pushing and grasping
• Able to talk and hear effectively in order to convey messages, instructions and information to residents/patients and team members
• Occasionally lift / carry up to 50 pounds

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE / PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:

• Work in all areas of the community
• Subject to reactions from dust, disinfectants and cleaning chemicals and may be exposed to infectious waste, diseases and other conditions.
• Required to use personal protective equipment and supplies to prevent burns, falls, and infection and follow safety policies and procedures.
• Personal protective equipment includes infection control kit, rubber gloves and non-slip shoes
• Subject to infectious diseases, substances and odors
• Follow Safety Policy & Procedures

Monday- Friday, 8am- 5pm, Set Schedule, Skilled Nursing