What are the responsibilities and job description for the LVN MDS Coordinator position at Sunnyside Nursing and Post-Acute Care?
About Sunnyside Nursing Post-Acute Care
Centrally located in Torrance, California, Sunnyside Nursing and Post-Acute Care provides sub-acute nursing care, rehabilitation services, skilled nursing, and long-term care. Our compassionate staff offers individualized care plans for each resident to ensure personalized care is provided to all our patients with a goal to return home.
Our team of qualified professionals provides compassionate care by:
- Maintaining high medical integrity
- Fostering a team spirit among staff
- Creating friendly, beautiful surroundings for our residents and their visitors
We understand the importance of creating a comfortable and nurturing atmosphere, whether residents stay for short-term treatment or long-term care.
Job Description, Includes but not limited to:
- Conduct and coordinate the development and completion of the MDS/RAI assessment in accordance with State and Federal Regulations
- Perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, etc., as necessary
- Evaluate each resident’s condition and pertinent medical data to determine any need for special assessment activities or a need to amend the admission assessment.
- Enter all data into the computer system and transmit all records as required
- Monitor the facility’s QI reports and assist in appropriate action when there are identified actual or potential quality issues.
- Assist the resident and Social Service Director/Designee in completing the care plan portion of the resident’s discharge plan as necessary.
- Conduct or coordinate the interviewing of each resident and or other appropriate resident representatives for the resident’s assessment.
- Develop and participate in the planning, conducting, and scheduling of timely in-service training classes that include assessment skills or techniques needed to complete the assessment functions of the facility.
- Coordinate the development of a written plan of care (preliminary and comprehensive) in accordance with the resident’s needs, State and Federal regulations.
- Assist the Director of Nursing Services and other relevant directors and supervisors in maintaining good rapport and morale between and within departments to Verify that a team effort is achieved in developing and implementing a comprehensive assessment and plan of care.
Must have a current and active California LVN License
Must be authorized to work in the United States
Shift:
Monday - Friday
May require some weekends
Prior MDS experience required
Am Shift
Why Work for Sunnyside Nursing & Post-Acute Care
- Top of the Market Wages: $35.00 - $40.00 per hour
- Paid orientation and training
- Opportunities for growth
- Paid sick leave/paid holidays
- Medical, dental, vision, and AFLAC
- 401K
- Loving and caring work environment
We take great pride in meeting or exceeding CDC and CMS standards. On-site experts provide teaching, coaching, and support on infection prevention practices. In addition, we maintain an abundant supply of PPE, including N95/KN95 masks, for all who provide care and services to our patients and residents. Our multiple testing capabilities, including Point-of-Care (POC) testing, are available at every location and comply with CMS and local guidance
If hired, we require that all employees be vaccinated, unless a medical or religious accommodation is needed.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
We are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity & pride ourselves on creating an inclusive environment for all employees and residents
Salary : $35 - $40
