MDS RN Coordinator: Quality Care & Compliance

Sweeping Corporation of America; Iowa; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Comprehensive Benefits including 403(b

Tuition Reimbursement

Digital Wallet Access

Job summary

Care Initiatives is seeking an MDS Coordinator (RN) to lead accurate MDS assessments and collaborate with care teams across our Iowa communities. You will ensure regulatory compliance and guide documentation quality to support resident care and reimbursement.

The role emphasizes on-time, thorough assessments, multidisciplinary teamwork, and active participation in care conferences, with ongoing opportunities for professional growth and on-call responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Valid RN license in good standing; license must be Iowa-valid or activatable.
• 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 with empathy, respect, patience, and discretion.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Effective communication

Empathy and patient-centered care

Regulatory knowledge

Desire to learn and grow

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) license

CPR certification

Job description

Care Initiatives is seeking an MDS Coordinator (RN) to lead accurate MDS assessments and collaborate with care teams across our Iowa communities. You will ensure regulatory compliance and guide documentation quality to support resident care and reimbursement.

The role emphasizes on-time, thorough assessments, multidisciplinary teamwork, and active participation in care conferences, with ongoing opportunities for professional growth and on-call responsibilities.