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MDS Coordinator LVN - SNF West - Chula Vista Medical Center - Days - Full Time

Job ID JR208018 Date posted 07/30/2026
Chula Vista, California
  • Chula Vista Medical Center
  • Day
  • Regular
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Overview

At Sharp, being a nurse means transforming the health care experience for your patients, for your colleagues and for yourself. In a collaborative environment with state-of-the-art facilities and advanced clinical practices, we encourage you to follow your passions wherever they take you.

As a recognized leader in nursing excellence with Magnet® recognitions for high-quality, patient-centered care, we invite you to join us in providing health care the way it should be. We offer a wide variety of nursing positions — from RNs and clinical nurse leads to case managers and clinical nurse specialists.

Success Profile

Wondering what qualities it takes to be a successful nursing professional at Sharp? View some of the traits we’re looking for below.

  • Innovative
  • Collaborative
  • Resourceful
  • Advocate
  • Person-centered
  • Critical Thinker

Job Details

Job ID JR208018

Hours:

Shift Start Time:

8 AM

Shift End Time:

5 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.

Sharp HealthCare is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability or any other protected class

Our Mission and Values

At Sharp, our mission is to improve the health of those we serve with a commitment to excellence in all that we do. We aim to offer quality care and services that set community standards, exceed patients’ expectations and are provided in a caring, convenient, cost-effective and accessible manner.

We have a vision to transform the health care experience through a culture of caring, quality, safety, service, innovation and excellence. Our goal is to be the best place to work, the best place to practice medicine and the best place to receive care.

Our team members are the driving force behind our mission and vision. At Sharp, we’re focused on providing an environment that will meet the needs of both our patients and our employees. Our team members are encouraged to connect with their passions and recommit to the purpose of their work each day.

Benefits

  • Medical, vision
    dental and more

    Our flexible benefits include a choice of two HMO medical plans (both of which include vision), two PPO dental choices, flexible spending accounts, accident insurance, long-term disability insurance and life insurance.

  • Generous vacation
    holiday and sick leave

    We offer one of the most generous plans among health care systems in San Diego, and new Sharp employees start with 25 days of paid time off in just the first year.

  • Wellness
    programs

    We focus on your overall well-being by giving you tools to improve both yourself and your life — mentally, physically, spiritually, emotionally and environmentally. Our focus is on balanced health and wellness to help you reach your health goals and enjoy life along the way.

  • Employee assistance
    program

    At Sharp, we understand that personal problems occasionally arise and you may need to seek outside professional advice. We’re here to help. Our employee assistance program helps employees develop and maintain a lifestyle that supports good health and productivity.

  • Retirement
    plans

    We’re proud to offer two retirement plans to match your needs. The Sharp$aver 401(a) plan matches your after-tax contributions and the 403(b) plan offers a long-term savings plan for pre-tax and Roth contributions with available loan and withdrawal provisions.

  • Educational opportunities
    and tuition reimbursement

    We support and encourage the growth and development of our employees through educational courses for credit in institutions of higher learning, continuing education programs (conferences, workshops, seminars) and specialty certification examinations.

  • Discount programs,
    perks and other benefits

    Our employees are eligible to participate in several group voluntary benefit plans — including group legal, college savings, critical illness insurance, group auto and home insurance and pet insurance.

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