MDS Coordinator

Iowa City Rehab & Health Care Center

Working at Arboreta Healthcare is more than a job. Our team members are the heart and soul of our facilities, providing our patients and residents with compassionate care, attention, and a sense of belonging to a community. We are looking for a MDS Coordinator to join our team at Arboreta!

POSITION SUMMARY
The primary purpose of the MDS Coordinator is to conduct and coordinate the development and completion of the resident assessment in accordance with the requirements of the Federal and state regulations as well as Company policy and procedures. Delegation of Authority as the MDS Coordinator, you are delegated the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary for carrying out your assigned duties.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

As an Arboreta MDS Coordinator, essential duties and responsibilities include:

• Conduct and coordinate the development and completion of the resident assessment (MDS) in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the resident assessment.
• Maintain and periodically update written policies and procedures that govern the development use, and implementation of the resident assessment (MDS) and care plan.
• Oversee and coordinate the development and completion of the resident assessment (MDS) in accordance with current Federal and state rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the resident assessment, including the implementation of RAPs and Triggers.
• Disseminate any new or updated materials involving the RAI process.
• Facilitate the involvement of appropriate health professionals needed to improve or maintain the residents’ functional abilities at the highest practicable level.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Qualifications including minimum skills, experience and education required include:

• Must be a qualified licensed RN in good standing and currently licensed by the State in which employed.
• Completion of post-secondary education or otherwise able to read, write and follow oral and written directions at a level necessary to accomplish the job.
• Demonstrate clinical assessment skills at a level necessary to meet the job requirements.
• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long-term care.
• Ability to plan, organizes, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, and policies and procedures that are necessary for providing quality care.
• Must possess creativity, integrity, and initiative.

BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH ARBORETA

• Medical, vision and dental insurance
• Health and wellness plans
• 401K retirement savings plan
• Paid time off accrues when you start work
• Opportunities for advancement and leadership
• Tuition reimbursement after 1 year of service
• Inspiring team and company culture

ABOUT ARBORETA HEALTHCARE:

At Arboreta Healthcare, our team members are our most important resource, and their passion for caring is critical to our success. When it comes to caring for people, every day is different, and opportunities with Arboreta are plentiful. We offer patients and their families four unique service lines, giving our team members the chance to care for people of all ages.

Our 28 facilities are located across several rural and suburban communities in Iowa, Nebraska, Texas, Florida, and Georgia.

Our mission is your mission. At Arboreta, we know that we are better together. We value our shared commitment to improving the lives of our patients and employees and recognize the character of outstanding team members.