MDS Coordinator (RN)
About The Position
Westwood Specialty Care, a 85-bed long-term care skilled nursing community located in Sioux City, IA, is now hiring! MDS Coordinator (RN) Make a Difference Every Day – Join Care Initiatives in this key MDS Coordinator role! Join our compassionate care team across more than 40 skilled nursing communities throughout Iowa. If you're a dedicated and empathetic caregiver looking to make a meaningful impact on the lives of others during their healthcare journey, this is your opportunity to shine. What You’ll Do & Key Responsibilities: Complete and coordinate accurate, timely MDS assessments to evaluate resident clinical and functional needs. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and update individualized care plans. Ensure compliance with CMS, state, and federal long-term care regulations. Monitor and validate clinical documentation to support accurate reimbursement and quality measures. Analyze resident data and trends to support care quality and clinical decision-making. Serve as a resource to nursing and clinical staff on MDS processes and documentation standards. Participate in care conferences and support communication with residents and families. Support audit readiness and maintain survey-ready documentation at all times. Enforce policies and guide the team, fostering both personal and team growth. Communicate effectively with residents and families regarding care needs. Document care accurately to meet clinical, regulatory, and facility standards. Follow infection control, safety, and compliance protocols at all times. Participate in an on-call rotation with other members of the leadership team.
Requirements
- Valid RN license in good standing. License must be valid within the state of Iowa, or ability to activate.
- Current, valid CPR Certification.
- Knowledge of federal and state long-term care regulations and laws.
- A desire to learn and grow as part of a quality focused clinical team.
- A strong commitment to helping others and consistently treating them with empathy, respect, patience, and discretion.
Responsibilities
- Complete and coordinate accurate, timely MDS assessments to evaluate resident clinical and functional needs.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and update individualized care plans.
- Ensure compliance with CMS, state, and federal long-term care regulations.
- Monitor and validate clinical documentation to support accurate reimbursement and quality measures.
- Analyze resident data and trends to support care quality and clinical decision-making.
- Serve as a resource to nursing and clinical staff on MDS processes and documentation standards.
- Participate in care conferences and support communication with residents and families.
- Support audit readiness and maintain survey-ready documentation at all times.
- Enforce policies and guide the team, fostering both personal and team growth.
- Communicate effectively with residents and families regarding care needs.
- Document care accurately to meet clinical, regulatory, and facility standards.
- Follow infection control, safety, and compliance protocols at all times.
- Participate in an on-call rotation with other members of the leadership team.
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation: Earn a highly competitive wage.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Eligible employees enjoy robust benefit options including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, and more.
- Referral Bonus Program: Earn cash rewards for referring your friends.
- Tuition Reimbursement: Develop your skills with company paid training and education to take your career to the next level.
- Digital Wallet Access: Get paid as you earn—no more waiting for payday!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
