MDS Coordinator - RN

Care Initiatives • Knoxville, IA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

West Ridge Specialty Care, a 78-bed long-term care skilled nursing community in Knoxville, Iowa, is hiring an MDS Coordinator (RN). The role supports resident care by coordinating MDS assessments, individualized care planning, clinical documentation, regulatory compliance, and quality measures. The coordinator works with interdisciplinary teams, nursing and clinical staff, residents, and families, 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 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 individual 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, dental, and vision benefits for eligible employees.
• 401(k).
• PTO.
• Referral bonus program.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Company-paid training and education.
• Digital wallet access to earned pay.

What This Job Offers

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