MDS Coordinator (RN)
About The Position
Belle Plaine Specialty Care, a 46-bed long-term care skilled nursing community in Belle Plaine, Iowa, is hiring a Registered Nurse as an MDS Coordinator. The role coordinates resident assessments and individualized care planning while supporting regulatory compliance, documentation quality, reimbursement accuracy, and quality measures. The coordinator works with interdisciplinary teams, nursing and clinical staff, residents, and families, and helps maintain audit readiness and survey-ready documentation. The position also participates in an on-call rotation with other members of the leadership team.
Requirements
- Valid RN license in good standing, valid in Iowa or with the ability 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, 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 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 benefits for eligible employees.
- 403(b) retirement savings plan.
- Paid time off.
- 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
Education Level
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