Sharp Healthcare

MDS Coordinator LVN - Sub Acute Care - Sharp Coronado Hospital - Days - Full Time

Sharp Healthcare$68K — $95K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 1 Year LVN experience in long term care.
  • 1 Year clinical experience in the respective department.
  • AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional certification required.
  • California Licensed Vocational Nurse credentials required.
  • Vocational Nurse IV Therapy/Blood Withdrawal Certification required within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

  • Perform individualized nursing care for patients and families under RN direction.
  • Assist RNs with Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) and MDS completion.
  • Collect and document data following departmental guidelines.
  • Participate in planning, executing, and evaluating patient outcomes.
  • Coordinate assessment of residents’ physical and psychosocial status.
  • Communicate care plan revisions to healthcare team based on care conference outcomes.
  • Provide department support by training others and cross-covering team members.

Benefits

  • Union membership requirement for job security and representation.
  • Structured orientation and ongoing training provided.
  • Supportive interdisciplinary team environment for collaborative care.
Full Job Description
Hours:

Shift Start Time:
7 AM
Shift End Time:
3:30 PM

AWS Hours Requirement:
8/40 - 8 Hour Shift

Additional Shift Information:

Weekend Requirements:
Every Other

On-Call Required:
No

Hourly Pay Range (Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum):
$32.730 - $40.910 - $45.810

This position is covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) with SEIU-UHW. As part of the terms of employment, employees in this role are required to join the union within 31 days of hire and remain a member (e.g. dues paying, fee paying, religious exception contributor) for the duration of the collective bargaining agreement.

In alignment with the SEIU CBA, this position will be posted for 7 days internally from 7/21/2026 to 7/29/2026 and available only to existing members of the ratified SEIU Bargaining Unit with a contract expiration date of 9/30/2027.

What You Will Do
Performs individualized nursing care for patients/families under the direction of an RN. Assists RNs with the completion of the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) and MDS. Records and collects data according to department guidelines. Participates in planning, executing, and contributes to evaluation of patient outcomes.

Required Qualifications
  • 1 Year LVN experience in long term care.
  • 1 Year clinical experience in the respective department.
  • AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association -REQUIRED
  • California Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - CA Board of Vocational Nursing & Psychiatric Technicians -REQUIRED


Preferred Qualifications
  • 1 Year MDS coordination experience.
  • Vocational Nurse IV Therapy/Blood Withdrawal Certification - Various-Employee provides certificate -PREFERRED


Other Qualification Requirements
  • Vocational Nurse IV Therapy/Blood Withdrawal Certification is required within 6 months of hire or transfer. Certification to be tracked and maintained by the department - REQUIRED


Essential Functions

  • MDS Coordination
    Coordinates assessment of the resident's physical and psychosocial status, diagnosis and plan of care to ensure appropriateness.
    Coordinates the resident care plan conferences with the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) in conjunction with the resident, family, or representative as appropriate.
    Communicates to the healthcare team the need to revise the plan of care based on the outcome of care conferences and monitors for completion.
    Coordinates all required Resident Assessment Instruments (RAI) including MDS and RAP summary per state and federal guidelines to ensure timely completion.
    Monitors IDT sections of the RAI for timely completion, and notifies individual departments to ensure deadlines are met.
    Demonstrates the knowledge and skills to coordinate care based on the physical, psychosocial, educational, safety and cultural criteria appropriate to the age of the residents served.
    Notifies manager/director of any barriers to timely, accurate completion and transmission of RAIs/MDS to ensure compliance with deadlines.
  • Assessment Data
    Collects assessment data per department guidelines of care, including age/cultural specific considerations.
    Documentation per department/entity guideline of care and policies and procedures.
    Documents data collected.
    Communicates/contributes data collected to RN for analysis and interpretation.
  • Department Support
    Cross covers other department members per request of leadership.
    Provides information and training to others when needed and as appropriate.
    Implements plan of care per department guidelines: Refers practices outside of scope to RN.
    Implements plan of care (IPOC and IPER) using appropriate resources.
    Updates written plan of care (IPOC) per direction of RN.
    Collects data indicative of patient/family response to care per department guidelines.
    Documents patients' response to care.
    Performs other related duties as assigned.
  • Communication and Coordination
    Communicates patient and family care needs through documentation.
    Communicates with other healthcare team members to coordinate patient care activities, workflow, and patient progress.
    Follows through with identified actions/referrals.
    Coordinates patient care needs with RN and other staff to ensure continuity.
  • Clinical Competency
    Vocational Nurse IV Therapy/Blood Withdrawal Certification is required within 6 months of hire or transfer. Certification to be tracked and maintained by the department - REQUIRED


Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Knowledge of Title 22 and OBRA, the RAI/MDS process, Utilization Management criteria and healthcare finances is preferred.
  • Knowledge about care options, clinical goals, anticipated outcomes, regulatory, financial implications and performance improvement.
  • Independent judgment, decision making, self direction and ability to set and achieve priorities.
  • Effective organizational, written and communication skills.
  • Proficient clinical skill and nursing judgment.
  • Ability to successfully meet department's clinical competency requirements.

About Sharp Healthcare

Sharp Healthcare is a not-for-profit integrated regional healthcare delivery system based in San Diego, California. The system includes four acute-care hospitals, three specialty hospitals, two affiliated medical groups, and a health plan. Sharp Healthcare provides a wide range of medical services, including cancer care, heart and vascular care, orthopedics, and women's health. The system has been recognized for its clinical excellence and patient satisfaction. Sharp Healthcare was founded in 1946 and is one of the largest healthcare providers in San Diego County.
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