MDS Coordinator

Pineacrescenter; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated Resident Assessment Coordinator / MDS Nurse to join their compassionate team. In this pivotal role, you will conduct and coordinate essential assessments, ensuring the highest quality of care for residents. You will foster relationships with residents and staff, while also providing education and support to enhance the workplace culture. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of those in care, all while enjoying a range of benefits including daily pay and comprehensive insurance options. If you are passionate about nursing and committed to excellence, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Daily Pay

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Account

Health Savings Account

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Sick Time Off

Referral Program

401K

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved nursing school with current Iowa licensure.
• 2+ years supervisory experience in healthcare settings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and coordinate MDS assessments and care plans.
• Cultivate relationships with residents, families, and staff.
• Provide education to staff and ensure compliance with standards.

Skills

Supervisory Skills

Clinical Documentation

Communication Skills

Nursing Care

Assessment Skills

Education

Nursing Degree

Registered Nurse License

CPR Certification

Resident Assessment Coordinator Training

Job description

Join the Pine Acres Team!!

Resident Assessment Coordinator / MDS Nurse Summary:

Conducts and coordinates the completion of required Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) and is responsible for the implementation and ongoing evaluation of each resident’s comprehensive plan of care.

Resident Assessment Coordinator Duties and Responsibilities:

The MDS Coordinator is responsible for the following duties and responsibilities which are considered essential functions of the position.

• Cultivates relationships with residents, families, staff, and visitors, fosters a vibrant work environment/culture and promotes Pine Acres Rehabilitation & Care Center’s mission, vision, values and goals.
• Accurate completion of all MDS assessments and any supporting assessments or clinical documentation.
• Auditing medical records for the presence of supporting documentation for all items coded on the MDS.
• Provide education to department heads, physicians, and other staff as needed.
• Schedules the Assessment Reference Dates (ARDs) for payment assessments in a manner that accurately captures each resident’s clinical characteristics for payment classification purposes.
• Communicates with the IDT to identify residents in need of a Significant Change in Status assessment.
• Implements established performance standard of nursing practice and facility policies and procedures.
• Conducts resident care conference with facility personnel providing direct care.
• Maintain resident information and internal affairs in strict confidence.
• Assists with admission, discharge, or care of residents as needed.
• Performs duties of Staff Nurse whenever and wherever required.
• Accepts on-call for emergencies that the Charge Nurses and/or Nurse Managers cannot resolve.

Resident Assessment Coordinator / MDS Nurse Benefits:

• Daily Pay!
• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Sick time off
• Referral program
• 401K

Resident Assessment Coordinator / MDS Nurse Qualifications:

Education

• Graduate of an approved school of nursing.
• Registered nurse or ability and willingness to attain preferred.
• Must have current licensure in the State of Iowa or the ability to attain licensure.
• Resident Assessment Coordinator (RAC) training must be completed within six months of hire. RAC Certification is preferred.
• Active and current CPR certification.

Work Experience

• Minimum of 2-years supervisory experience in a hospital or post-acute care facility, including geriatric and/or psychiatric nursing.
• Training in rehabilitative and restorative nursing care.
• Minimum of 2-years MDS and care plan experience is preferred but not required.