MDS Coordinator - RN

Care Initiatives • Waterloo, IA

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About The Position

Ravenwood Specialty Care, a 176-bed long-term care skilled nursing community in Waterloo, Iowa, is hiring an MDS Coordinator (RN) to provide comprehensive, compassionate care and support residents throughout their healthcare journey. The role coordinates resident assessments and individualized care planning, supports regulatory compliance and accurate documentation, and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to promote quality care and sound clinical decision-making. The MDS Coordinator also serves as a resource to nursing and clinical staff, supports communication with residents and families, maintains survey-ready documentation, and participates in an on-call rotation with other leadership team members.

Requirements

• Valid RN license in good standing; the license must be valid in Iowa or the candidate must be able to activate it.
• Current, valid CPR certification.
• Knowledge of federal and state long-term care regulations and laws.
• Desire to learn and grow as part of a quality-focused clinical team.
• 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 residents’ 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.
• Enforce policies and guide the team, fostering 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.
• Participate in an on-call rotation with other members of the leadership team.

Benefits

• Competitive wage.
• Medical benefits.
• Dental benefits.
• Vision benefits.
• 403(b) retirement savings plan.
• Paid time off.
• Company-paid training and education through tuition reimbursement.
• Digital wallet access to pay as it is earned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed