MDS Coordinator (RN) (LPN)

West Tennessee Post-Acute, located in Jackson, TN. CMS-certified since 1986, our skilled nursing facility offers 67 private rooms and specialized transitional care to help patients recover after hospital stays. With a strong focus on quality and patient-centered services through the Medicare program, our dedicated team ensures residents regain their highest level of function in a comfortable, supportive environment.

Why Join us?

At West Tennessee Post Acute, you'll join a compassionate, skilled team dedicated to helping residents recover and regain independence. Help residents recover and regain independence through personalized, patient-centered care in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Position Overview:

The MDS Coordinator assumes full time administrative authority, responsibility and accountability to coordinate the completion of the required minimum data set and with other members of the inter-disciplinary team, develops and implements a plan of care that meets the individual needs of each resident.

• Conduct resident assessments as required, develop plans of care, evaluate residents' responses to interventions and document clinical records effectively in compliance with county. state and federal laws and regulations, as applicable
• Complete Minimum Data Sets within 14 days of admission in coordination with other members of the inter-disciplinary team, assess change of conditions and determine need for significant change of status in MDS
• Complete quarterly MDSs within the RAI stated time frame and update nursing data, observations and care plans as needed
• Complete Minimum Data Sets for Prospective Payment (Medicare and HMO) residents as per CMS Assessment Schedule. 5, 14, 30, 60, 90 Day and significant change as appropriate
• Complete CATS ((Care Area Triggers), CAAs (Care Area Assessments) and care plans within 21 days of admission and for all comprehensive assessments (I.e. significant change, annual)
• Establish and maintain assessment schedules to assure timely completion of minimum data sets

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current, active license as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN).
• At least one (1) year of experience as an MDS Coordinator in long-term geriatric care or a related setting preferred.
• RAC-CT certification preferred, but not required.

What We Offer:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
• Additional options like Accident Insurance and Hospitalization plans.
• Life and AD&D insurance included for full-time employees.
• 401(k) retirement savings.
• Paid time off: Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Leave.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Paid orientation and training programs.

Compensation:

• LPN: $22.00 - $28.00 per hour
• RN: $29.00 - $37.00 per hour

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law