MDS Coordinator - RN
About The Position
Care Initiatives is hiring a Registered Nurse (RN) as an MDS Coordinator to support residents and clinical teams across its skilled nursing communities in Iowa. The role coordinates resident assessments and individualized care planning, supports regulatory compliance and accurate clinical documentation, and contributes to quality care and decision-making. The MDS Coordinator also guides nursing and clinical staff, communicates with residents and families, helps maintain survey-ready documentation, and participates in an on-call rotation with other leadership team members.
Requirements
- Valid RN license in good standing; 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 and 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.
- 403(b) retirement savings plan.
- Paid time off (PTO).
- Company-paid training and education through tuition reimbursement.
- Digital Wallet access to wages as they are earned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
