MDS Coordinator - RN/LPN

WesleyLife Career • Bettendorf, 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, supports reimbursement opportunities, and serves as a clinical resource for interdisciplinary teams.

The role includes completing and reviewing MDS assessments, CAAs, and comprehensive care plans in accordance with CMS RAI guidelines; managing MDS schedules, ARDs, Medicare assessments, IPA reviews, and Medicaid Case Mix processes; and ensuring accurate clinical documentation, ICD coding, and regulatory reporting. The coordinator monitors MDS quality measures, validation reports, and compliance metrics, and provides onsite support, training, and coverage at assigned communities as needed.

The successful candidate is a graduate of an accredited nursing program with a current Iowa RN or LPN license in good standing, at least two years of long-term care experience, and at least two years of dedicated MDS experience. RAC-CT certification is required within one year of hire and must be maintained thereafter. The role also requires strong knowledge of CMS RAI guidelines, Medicare, Medicaid, and long-term care regulations, proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel, and the ability and willingness to travel regularly.

WesleyLife describes itself as a purpose-driven community focused on team-member well-being, growth, and impact. The organization has nearly 80 years of experience serving older adults and promotes aging as an opportunity for growth and purpose.

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: Associate degree