Regency Care of Arlington is currently seeking an energetic and dynamic Registered Nurse (RN) to work in our MDS team. The MDS Assistant is responsible for timely and accurate completion, coordination, recording, updating, and monitoring of all Minimum Data Set (MDS) documentation required by state and other appropriate authorities.

This is an outstanding opportunity to work in a resident-centered environment devoted to providing the highest quality healthcare to each and every resident.

Specific responsibilities include:

* Provide clinical and administrative support to the MDS Coordinator

* Regulate and maintain the MDS/PPS program and completion schedule

* Monitors MDS and care plan documentation for all residents. Ensures documentation is present in the medical record to support MDS coding.

* Develop and coordinate appropriate nursing care plans for all residents

* Evaluate effectiveness of nursing care plans, and update MDS/RAI process within completion guidelines

* Works in collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Team to assess the needs of the resident

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

* Active and unencumbered VA License as an RN

* Prior MDS and Case Mix experience is preferred

* Proficient user of computer - Microsoft Windows, Word, and Excel

* Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members, and at all levels of the organization

* Ability to organize and prioritize

* Ability to maintain confidentiality

* Ability to be accurate, concise and detail oriented

* Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team

THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS ARE AVAILABLE FOR FULL-TIME POSITIONS ONLY!

* Medical Plan: Major Medical Insurance with HSA plan and prescription coverage

* Dental Plan: Met Life Voluntary Dental Plan (various levels of coverage available)

* Vision Plan: Met Life VSP Network (various levels of coverage available)

* Health Savings Account (HSA)

* Paid Bereavement Leave

* Company Paid Life Insurance (Voluntary Supplemental Term life is offered and available through Lincoln Financial Group)

* Voluntary Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance is available through Lincoln Financial Group

* Paid-time-off (to be used for vacation, holiday, illness, etc.)