Job Description

MDS Coordinator LPN

Status Full-Time, salaried

Shift Days (Monday - Friday)

Wage: $83,000 - $100,000 DOE

Location Avamere Rehab of Cascade Park - 801 SE Park Crest Ave. Vancouver, WA 98683

(this is an on-site or hybrid position)

Apply online at TeamAvamere.com

The primary purpose of your job position is to participate in developing plans of patient care for each resident and review the resident’s medical and nursing treatments to ensure they are in accordance with the resident’s care plan and wishes.

• Complete the planning, scheduling, and revising of the MDS, including the implementation of 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.
• Create and uphold an atmosphere of warmth, patience, enthusiasm, and foster a calm and cheerful environment.

• Nursing degree from an accredited college or university.
• Current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an LPN in this state.
• 1+ years of experience as a supervisor in a healthcare setting.
• 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.