MDS Coordinator

MDS Coordinator

Live your purpose. Grow your career. Thrive through teamwork. Create meaningful, personalized experiences.

At Lifespace, team members are at the center of delivering a purpose driven experience for our residents! We provide an environment where each team member can live their aspirations, developing in their career, making a difference, and being a part of a meaningful mission. Join our Clinical Services team as our new MDS Coordinator today!

A few details about the role:

• Participate with members of the interdisciplinary team to review, plan, coordinate and evaluate resident's care.
• Documents the resident's condition and nursing needs accurately and in a timely manner. Reports pertinent observations and reactions regarding residents in a timely manner.
• Oversee and provide leadership and discipline to licensed practical nurses and certified nursing aides. Develop, direct, and monitor nursing assistant assignments adjusting based on census and level of care required.
• Execute treatments as necessary while document status and observes reactions to medications and treatments.
• Initiate physician orders, verify all orders received are transcribed accurately in electronic records and treatment plan, administer medications, and provide treatments according to orders.
• Facilitate communication with families regarding change in medications and/or changes in the resident.
• Establish protocol to ensure care plans are continually reviewed for updated and accurate data that represents the individuality of the resident.

And here's what you need to apply:

• Nursing diploma or associate degree in nursing from an accredited nursing program is required. A Bachelor's degree is preferred.
• One-year experience working in a long-term care facility.
• Certifications and Registered Nurse license and other licensure required by state regulations.

Lifespace has enjoyed over 40 years of success, and this is just the beginning. With new opportunities, continued growth, and the support from your Lifespace family get ready to ignite your life and experience Living Lifespace.

Lifespace Communities, headquartered in Dallas, Texas, is one of the nation's largest nonprofit senior living organizations. For over 50 years, we have been dedicated to creating vibrant communities across the country where older adults are empowered to live their aspirations with purpose, independence, and peace of mind. Driven by a commitment to exceptional service, innovation, and meaningful connections, our team members work together to enrich the lives of our residents every day. At Lifespace, you'll find more than a career, you'll find an opportunity to make a lasting impact while growing professionally in a collaborative, mission-driven organization.

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