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MDS Coordinator (Licensed Nurse)

Healthcare Nursing Center

Clearlake, California

Healthcare Nursing Center is long-term care.

Posted Aug 23 · New grads welcomed

Shift and hours
Rotating
Unit and setting
Rehab
License
RN licenseRN or LPN license
Term
Permanent

Do you qualify?

New grads
Welcomed
License
RN or LPN license
Your six-month RN application plan

Start about six months before graduation. Some programs open earlier; use each employer’s application dates.

  1. 6 months before

    Shortlist units

    Check application windows. Gather clinical experience, references and your expected graduation date.

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  2. 4–6 months before

    Apply as windows open

    Apply before graduation when the program allows it. Keep the cohort date and license deadline with each application.

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  3. 2–3 months before

    Meet the unit manager

    Ask about overtime, a shadow shift, preceptor continuity and the schedule after orientation.

    Prepare your questions
  4. Around graduation

    Confirm your start

    Coordinate NCLEX, the required license and your start date. Get relocation and repayment terms in writing.

    Plan your license
Why start this early?

Advocate describes a 6–9 month application runway for several regional RN programs. These milestones are a planning guide, not deadlines for every employer. See program calendars.

What it pays

Against similar roles
Below most California staff postingsCalifornia staff postings that state pay run $71k/yr to $199k/yr, the middle half $94k/yr to $153k/yr, across 3,751 postings.

Benefits

  • Competitive pay
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
  • PTO and holiday pay
  • 401(K) with a great match

The role and schedule

On call
On-call rotation

Worth asking

  • Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
  • What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, and holiday?
More questions to ask
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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Your fit

Original listing

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MDS Coordinators, we need you! Join the highly motivated team at our 99 bed, skilled nursing that serves multiple demographics and care needs. Though under new ownership, our nursing management leaders have decades of longevity at the facility amongst them, and we are seeking staff ready to join the clinical department to help foster a new vison. The facility is located north of Napa and San Fransisco, Ca, in beautiful Clearlake California, nestled in a small, tight knit community.

The ideal candidate will have an unencumbered California RN License, at least a year of MDS experience within the Skilled Nursing demographic, understanding of state and federal guidelines, flexibility to serve shifts at varied times a day, and a willingness to foster an atmosphere of innovation and inclusivity. Salary determination will be made with consideration of experience.

Job description

MDS Coordinator, RN, LPN

Join the new employer of choice in our space, and work with a great team! LHCR has new leadership that has put together an enriching employee experience where you will be appreciated, recognized and rewarded for your good work. Contact us today! ( pay based on licensure)

What you’ll be doing

As the RN MDS Coordinator for our Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation facility, you will serve as an integral member of our Nurse Leadership Team. You will provide and foster a culture of placing our residents and guests first in the daily decisions involving their care and life in the community. You are also responsible for the collection of MDS data and the timeliness and data entry of Minimum Data Sets for all residents as mandated by law. Additionally, you will:

  • Identify problem areas indicated by the MDS and coordinate efforts to address the Quality Measures
  • Update assignment/report sheets weekly
  • Acute CP’s: Fall (after post review), UTI (Per MD orders), Infections (per MD orders)
  • Capture restorative nursing hours on MDS (per MD orders)
  • Collaborate with the Social Services department for Care Conferences
  • Coordinate change of conditions/OMRA’s:

Who we are looking for

You will be able to demonstrate composure, customer focus, patience, and the ability to gain trust and establish rapport with residents and your team. 1-3 years of previous leadership experience and the ability to demonstrate management skills. You will also be a graduate of an accredited college of Nursing and be a Licensed RN in the State of Colorado with a current BLS certification. The MDS Coordinator is a member of the nursing leadership team and will be on the on-call rotation.:

You will be a great fit for our community if you

  • Prefer working in an environment where you are "not just a number"
  • Share our values: innovation, collaboration, and harmonious relationships and work environments.
  • Are great at building relationships and understand the person-centered care model
  • Have great ideas and want to make meaningful contributions every day
  • Are happy with your job but would like to grow it into a career
  • Would like to start or continue your career. We love new grads, those looking to transition into a career in senior services.:

We care about your physical, mental, and financial well-being and offer

  • Competitive pay
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
  • PTO and holiday pay
  • 401(K) with a great match!
  • Much more!

Thanks for your interest and we are looking forward to speaking with you

Job Types: Full-time Pay: $70,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

What's around it?

In Clearlake, CA

Clearlake, CAFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 11% above the US average

Median rent
$1,240/mo
Household income
$41,867/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

See Clearlake, CA

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