how a LPN can become a MDS CORRDINATOR

[nursemims]

Does anyone have any info on LPNS becoming MDS Corrdinator's?

[ktwlpn, LPN]

Our entire department of assessors are LPN's-the dept. head is an RN. She signs off their cases-when she is not available due to time off another RN must sign off for them(usually a supe) .My co-workers had to apply for the openings-no one has been hired off the street.They have all been filled in house. They had no special training prior to getting their positions.

[carol20lpn]

hello,

i would start by expressing interest to your director of nursing or your current mds coordinator, ask them if they need help in that department.

that is how i started, have now been doing it for more than 10 yrs and have been a regional mds coordinator for a major company in the ne us.

good luck.

[vicky1964]

Our entire department of assessors are LPN's-the dept. head is an RN. She signs off their cases-when she is not available due to time off another RN must sign off for them(usually a supe) .My co-workers had to apply for the openings-no one has been hired off the street.They have all been filled in house. They had no special training prior to getting their positions.

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