MDS Coordinator

Job Description

The Arlington is looking for a detail-oriented MDS Coordinator to join our skilled nursing team. This role oversees the MDS process, ensures accurate documentation, and manages our restorative nursing program. The ideal candidate has strong clinical judgment, excellent communication skills, and a passion for improving resident outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete and coordinate MDS assessments and care plans in the EMR system
• Ensure accurate, compliant medical documentation
• Evaluate residents’ clinical and rehab needs to determine Medicare eligibility
• Submit MDS data per state, HCFA, and Medicare guidelines
• Participate in resident/family care plan meetings
• Support communication across departments
• Lead the restorative nursing program and supervise Restorative Aides
• Provide direct nursing care and respond to emergencies as needed
  
  

Qualifications

• Current RN or LPN license (FL)
• Long-term care/skilled nursing experience
• Experience with MDS 3.0 and restorative programs preferred
• Knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid regulations
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• EMR proficiency
  
  

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Health, dental, and vision insurance - benefits start the first of the month after your start date!
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement plan options
• Continuing education opportunities
  
  

The Community Fully Embraces a Culture Of Hospitality. To That End, We Include The Following Hospitality Promises As a Guide For Our Interpersonal Interactions With Residents, Co-workers, And Guests

• We greet residents, employees and guests warmly, by name and with a smile.
• We treat everyone with courteous respect.
• We strive to anticipate resident, employee and guest needs and act accordingly.
• We listen and respond enthusiastically in a timely manner.
• We hold ourselves and one another accountable.
• We embrace and value our differences.
• We make residents, employees and guests feel important.
• We ask “Is there anything else I can do for you?”
• We maintain high levels of professionalism, both in conduct and appearance, at all times.
• We pay attention to details.