MDS Coordinator

Life Care Services•Lubbock, TX

1d•$80 - $85

About The Position

When you work at Carillon Senior Living , you’ll notice that it’s m ore than a place to retire, it’s a thriving community of seniors who are passionate about West Texas values, the Lubbock community and all things Texas Tech. It’s a uniquely uplifting community where active older adults enjoy vibrant living, rewarding opportunities, exceptional hospitality, and great friendships. We just celebrated 50 years of serving Lubbock and West Texas as a trusted senior living community. You won't find our unique combination of an all-inclusive lifestyle, superior hospitality, and beautiful location anywhere else. We are currently seeking an experienced MDS Coordinator to join our Health Center team. If you’re looking for a different perspective on healthcare and senior living come join us today! Summary: The MDS Coordinator is responsible for the overall supervision, coordination, maintenance and timely completion of the MDS, care plans, and medical records for residents.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
Maintains a current license with the Texas State Board of Nurse Examiners.
Have a current card for the successful completion of Basic Cardiac Life Support (CPR – Healthcare Provider).
Experience with the MDS transmittal process and understanding of regulations impacting the MDS.
In-depth experience and knowledge working with MDS computer software.
Expertise in MDS processes and systems.
Must have effective communication skills, both oral and written.
Work as team and assist all other department members when needed.
Be able to work cooperatively with other healthcare professionals and other departments within the system.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists and to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in writing, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Must communicate with internal and external contacts in a professional manner.
Have the ability to maintain a professional relationship with physicians, patients, visitors, and staff by demonstrating appropriate interpersonal skills and demeanor.
Possesses knowledge of and implements infection control and universal precaution practices.

Responsibilities

Verifies all MDS for both Medicare and Long-Term residents are accurate and completed in a timely manner.
Supervises subordinate MDS coordinators.
Ensure that all assessments are accurate and completed in a timely manner.
Oversee the monthly Triple Check meeting and ensure that it is scheduled according to accounting needs.
Coordinates, conducts, and completes the MDS, resident care plans and conferences on the computerized system
Assures accuracy and completeness of entire medical record within HFCA and Medicare standards and guidelines.
Ensure MDS electronic submission occurs per State of Texas regulations.
Participates in family/resident care plan conferences.
Assures effective communication with other shifts and departments as it relates to medical record documentation.
Notifies physicians and family of changes in residents’ condition.
Encourages rehabilitative techniques in order to restore resident’s independence.
Assists DON in developing and implementing medical records policies and procedures.
Audits resident charts as assigned.
Coordinates the restorative program.
Presents / attends in-service training and education sessions, as assigned.
Performs specific work duties and responsibilities assigned by supervisor.
Assures timeliness of physicians’ visits.

Benefits

Comprehensive health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Accident insurance
Short-term disability insurance
Supplemental life insurance
Personal life insurance
Paid time off starting at 128 hours your first year
Tuition reimbursement & scholarship opportunities
Access to a 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with a Carillon match
Employee Referral Program resulting in $300 for each successful employment referral
Offering Everyday Pay!
Your personal and professional growth is important to us, so we provide continual professional training and career advancement opportunities.
You will enjoy being part of a great team in a fun, engaging work environment!