MDS Coordinator - RN

Care Initiatives; State Center (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage

Comprehensive benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Digital wallet access

Job summary

Care Initiatives is seeking a compassionate MDS Coordinator (RN) to support residents across our Iowa communities. You will perform MDS assessments, coordinate care plans, and ensure regulatory compliance while engaging families with clear, empathetic communication.

Join a team dedicated to quality care, audit readiness, and ongoing professional growth. The role emphasizes collaboration with interdisciplinary staff and adherence to CMS guidelines to deliver meaningful outcomes for residents and

Qualifications

• Valid RN license in good standing (Iowa) or ability to activate.
• Current CPR certification.
• Knowledge of federal and state long-term care regulations.
• Desire to learn and grow as part of a quality clinical team.
• Empathy, respect, patience, and discretion in care.

Responsibilities

• Complete and coordinate timely MDS assessments for resident needs.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to update care plans.
• Ensure CMS/state/federal long-term care regulatory compliance.
• Monitor and validate clinical documentation for reimbursement and quality.
• Analyze resident data to support care quality decisions.
• Serve as a resource on MDS processes for nursing staff.
• Participate in care conferences and communicate with residents/families.
• Maintain survey-ready documentation for audits.
• Enforce policies and guide team growth.
• Communicate care needs to residents and families.
• Document care to meet clinical and regulatory standards.
• Follow infection control and safety protocols.
• Participate in on-call rotation with leadership team.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Empathy & patient care

Communication

Education

RN license (Iowa)

CPR Certification

Job description

MDS Coordinator (RN)

Are you a compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) looking to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals during their healthcare journey? If so, join Care Initiatives as a MDS Coordinator (RN), where you will provide comprehensive care that truly matters. With over forty (40) skilled nursing communities across Iowa, we are committed to providing exceptional care and support at every stage of the healthcare journey.

As a MDS Coordinator on our team, you will have the opportunity to apply your skills and demonstrate your compassion, positively influencing the lives of our residents and team members. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of our residents, their loved ones, and our team members.

What You’ll Do & Key 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 both 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 at all times.
• Participate in an on-call rotation with other members of the leadership team.

Qualifications:

• Valid RN license in good standing. License must be valid within the state of Iowa, or ability to activate.
• Current, valid CPR Certification.
• Knowledge of federal and state long-term care regulations and laws.
• A desire to learn and grow as part of a quality focused clinical team.
• A strong commitment to helping others and consistently treating them with empathy, respect, patience, and discretion.

Why Join Care Initiatives?

• Competitive Compensation: Earn a highly competitive wage.

• Comprehensive Benefits: Eligible employees enjoy robust benefit options including medical, dental, vision, 403(b) retirement savings plan, PTO, and more.

• Tuition Reimbursement: Develop your skills with company paid training and education to take your career to the next level.
• Digital Wallet Access: Get paid as you earn—no more waiting for payday!