MDS Coordinator - LVN

MDS Nurse (LVN) – Full-Time

Company: Vasona Creek Healthcare Center Location: Los Gatos, CA Salary: $45.00 – $48.00 per hour (Depends on Experience) Job Type: Full-Time Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package (Health, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with matching, HSA/FSA, Paid Time Off)

About Us Vasona Creek Healthcare Center is a premier skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. We pride ourselves on creating a supportive, collaborative environment where our clinical team can thrive and truly make a meaningful impact on our residents' lives.

Position Summary We are seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to join our team as an MDS Nurse. In this role, you will be responsible for coordinating, scheduling, and completing the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments and care plans in strict compliance with federal and state regulations. You will collaborate closely with the interdisciplinary team to ensure accuracy in documentation, which directly impacts patient care outcomes and facility reimbursement.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate, complete, and transmit accurate MDS assessments within required regulatory timelines.
• Review clinical records, nursing notes, and therapist documentation to ensure accurate data capture.
• Actively participate in the interdisciplinary care planning process to implement personalized resident care plans.
• Monitor Quality Measures and assist in identifying areas for clinical improvement.
• Collaborate with the Director of Nursing and MDS Coordinator to prepare for state surveys and audits.
• Provide guidance to floor staff regarding precision and clarity in daily documentation practices.

Qualifications

• Current, active, and unencumbered California Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license.
• Must have dedicated MDS experience in a skilled nursing or long-term care setting.
• Thorough understanding of current MDS guidelines, CMS regulations, and PDPM reimbursement structures.
• Exceptional clinical documentation, auditing, and organizational skills.
• Strong computer literacy and familiarity with Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of an interdisciplinary clinical team.
• If you are a dedicated nursing professional with a passion for compliance and clinical excellence, we welcome your application. Please submit your updated resume for consideration.

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• We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.