MDS Coordinator - RN/LPN

WesleyLife • Pleasant Valley Township, IA

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About The Position

WesleyLife is seeking an experienced MDS Specialist who is a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to support multiple senior living and healthcare communities throughout Iowa. This travel-based role coordinates resident assessments, completes and submits MDS documentation, ensures regulatory compliance, optimizes reimbursement opportunities, and serves as a clinical resource for interdisciplinary teams.

The position includes completing, reviewing, and submitting MDS assessments, CAAs, and comprehensive care plans in accordance with CMS RAI guidelines; managing MDS schedules and Medicare and Medicaid assessment processes; maintaining accurate documentation and regulatory reporting; monitoring quality and compliance metrics; educating team members; and traveling to assigned communities to provide onsite support, training, and coverage.

WesleyLife describes itself as a purpose-driven community focused on supporting team members' well-being, growth, and impact. The organization has nearly 80 years of experience serving older adults and says it is committed to an inclusive workplace where team members are seen, heard, and appreciated.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current Iowa RN or LPN license in good standing.
• Minimum 2 years of long-term care experience.
• Minimum 2 years of dedicated MDS experience.
• RAC-CT certification required within one year of hire and maintained thereafter.
• Strong knowledge of CMS RAI guidelines, Medicare, Medicaid, and long-term care regulations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel regularly and support multiple locations.

Responsibilities

• Complete, review, and submit MDS assessments, CAAs, and comprehensive care plans in accordance with CMS RAI guidelines.
• Manage MDS schedules, ARDs, Medicare assessments, IPA reviews, and Medicaid case-mix processes.
• Ensure accurate clinical documentation, ICD coding, and regulatory reporting.
• Monitor MDS quality measures, validation reports, and compliance metrics, and complete corrections as needed.
• Educate and support nursing and interdisciplinary team members on MDS best practices and documentation standards.
• Participate in Medicare meetings, triple-check processes, QAPI initiatives, and quality-improvement activities.
• Identify significant changes in resident condition and coordinate appropriate assessments.
• Travel to assigned communities to provide onsite support, training, and coverage as needed.

What This Job Offers

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