MDS Coordinator - on-site - LPN or RN
MDS Coordinator - Licensed Nurse
Status: Full-time on-site (this is not a remote position)
Schedule: Monday - Friday
Location: Avamere Transitional Care of Puget Sound - 630 S. Pearl St, Tacoma, WA
Apply at www.TeamAvamere.com
Job Summary
The MDS Coordinator (Minimum Data Set Coordinator) is the primary point of contact for the review and coordination of patient care plans to promote quality care and services to residents. This role works with other nursing department colleagues to ensure that patient care is coordinated and communicated effectively with the clinical team. MDS job coordinators determine the health status, care plans, and procedures for intake of residents according to state and federal standards. The successful candidate will possess a strong understanding of healthcare regulations and have experience in clinical assessment and documentation.
Essential Duties and Job Responsibilities
- Review resident care plans for appropriate goals, problems, approaches, and revisions based on nursing needs.
- Ensure all personnel involved in providing care to the residents are aware of care plans.
- Schedule and facilitate care plan conferences.
- Monitor and guide the completion of PPS and OBRA assessments.
- Ensure accuracy of clinical assessmen
