MDS Coordinator - RN
About The Position
Montezuma Specialty Care, a 41-bed long-term care skilled nursing community in Montezuma, Iowa, is hiring a Registered Nurse (RN) as an MDS Coordinator. The role provides comprehensive care and coordinates accurate, timely Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments to evaluate residents’ clinical and functional needs. The coordinator works with interdisciplinary teams to develop and update individualized care plans, supports regulatory compliance, and helps maintain accurate documentation for reimbursement, quality measures, and survey readiness. The MDS Coordinator serves as a resource for nursing and clinical staff, participates in care conferences, and communicates with residents and families about care needs. The role also involves guiding the team, following clinical and safety protocols, and participating in an on-call rotation with other leadership team members. Care Initiatives describes its team as focused on quality care and offers eligible employees benefits and professional development support.
Requirements
- Valid RN license in good standing, valid in Iowa or able to be activated in Iowa.
- 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.
- Commitment to helping others and 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 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, dental, and vision benefit options for eligible employees.
- 403(b) retirement savings plan.
- Paid time off (PTO).
- Tuition reimbursement and company-paid training and education.
- Digital wallet access to wages as they are earned.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
