Multi-Site MDS Coordinator — Travel & Compliance Expert

Ultipro; Johnston (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Ultipro is seeking a Nurse MDS Coordinator in Johnston, IA to complete and review MDS assessments, CAAs, and care plans in line with CMS RAI guidelines. You will manage schedules, ARDs, Medicare assessments, IPA reviews, and Medicaid Case Mix processes while ensuring accurate clinical documentation and regulatory reporting.

The role requires an accredited nursing degree, Iowa RN/LPN license, and at least 2 years in long-term care with MDS experience. Travel to multiple communities is required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current Iowa RN or LPN license in good standing.
• Minimum 2 years of long-term care experience.
• Minimum 2 years of dedicated MDS experience.
• RAC-CT certification required within one year of hire and maintained thereafter.
• Strong knowledge of CMS RAI guidelines, Medicare, Medicaid, and long-term care regulations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel regularly and support multiple locations.

Responsibilities

• Complete, review, and submit MDS assessments, CAAs, and comprehensive care plans in accordance with CMS RAI guidelines.
• Manage MDS schedules, ARDs, Medicare assessments, IPA reviews, and Medicaid Case Mix processes.
• Ensure accurate clinical documentation, ICD coding, and regulatory reporting.
• Monitor MDS quality measures, validation reports, and compliance metrics; complete corrections as needed.
• Educate and support nursing and interdisciplinary team members on MDS best practices and documentation standards.
• Participate in Medicare meetings, Triple Check processes, QAPI initiatives, and quality improvement activities.
• Identify significant changes in resident condition and coordinate appropriate assessments.
• Travel to assigned communities to provide onsite support, training, and coverage as needed.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Time management

Outlook

Word

Excel

Education

Nursing degree

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

Job description

Ultipro is seeking a Nurse MDS Coordinator in Johnston, IA to complete and review MDS assessments, CAAs, and care plans in line with CMS RAI guidelines. You will manage schedules, ARDs, Medicare assessments, IPA reviews, and Medicaid Case Mix processes while ensuring accurate clinical documentation and regulatory reporting.

The role requires an accredited nursing degree, Iowa RN/LPN license, and at least 2 years in long-term care with MDS experience. Travel to multiple communities is required.