MDS Coordinator - RN
About The Position
State Center Specialty Care is a 45-bed long-term care skilled nursing community in State Center, Iowa. Care Initiatives is hiring a Registered Nurse to coordinate Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments and support quality care for residents. The role applies nursing skills and compassion to assess residents’ clinical and functional needs, support individualized care planning, maintain regulatory compliance, and contribute to effective clinical decisions and quality outcomes. The MDS Coordinator also serves as a resource to nursing and clinical staff, communicates with residents and families, and helps maintain audit- and survey-ready documentation. The position participates in an on-call rotation with other members of the leadership team. Care Initiatives describes itself as committed to exceptional care and to inclusive, equitable, and welcoming working and learning environments. It is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with applicable federal civil rights laws.
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.
- 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 (PTO).
- Company-paid training and education through tuition reimbursement.
- Digital Wallet Access, allowing employees to access pay as it is earned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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