MDS Coordinator RN - Care Leader, Tuition Reimbursement

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

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