MDS Coordinator

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate MDS Coordinator to join our team at Avamere Living. As a key member of our healthcare team, you will play a vital role in developing and implementing care plans for our residents, ensuring their needs are met and their quality of life is enhanced.

• Assist with the completion and planning of the Minimum Data Set (MDS), including the implementation of Care Area Assessments (CAAs) and triggers.
• Review nurses' notes to ensure they are informative and descriptive of the nursing care being provided and the resident's response to care and wishes.
• Develop and maintain a good working relationship with all personnel to ensure the needs of the resident are met.
• Make recommendations for new or updated procedures, policies, methods, education, reference material, and general nursing practices to ensure the highest level of quality patient care is given.
• Participate in reviews of discharge plans and prepare reports for the Care Plan Committee as directed.
• Attend continuing education programs to stay up to date with changes in your profession and participate in/provide leadership for in-service training for nursing personnel.
• Delegate, train, evaluate, and support RN, LPN, and CNA personnel.
• Provide direct nursing care as necessary.
• Assist the director of nursing services and fill in as needed.
• Make daily rounds to ensure all nursing personnel are performing their work assignments.
• Participate in facility surveys by authorized government agencies.
• Maintain confidentiality of all resident care information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.

• Nursing degree from an accredited college or university.
• Current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an RN in this state.
• 1+ years of experience in a Skilled Nursing MDS.
• Training in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices.
• Knowledge of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to nursing care communities.
• Experience with electronic medical records and computer documentation systems.
• Passion for caregiving and serving our senior resident community.

Avamere Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development.