Registered Nurse Assessment Coordinator (RNAC / MDS Coordinator)

Keosauqua Health Care Center; Keosauqua (IA); On-site; USD 83,200 - 93,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

Telemedicine

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Daily Pay

Job summary

Country Lane Manor in Keosauqua, IA is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse Assessment Coordinator (RNAC/MDS Coordinator) to join our skilled nursing team. This full-time role focuses on accurate assessments, regulatory compliance, and individualized care planning to ensure high-quality resident care.

You will conduct MDS assessments, coordinate CAAs, and develop care plans while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team. An active Iowa RN license and 1 year MDS experience are required.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Iowa is required.
• Minimum of one year of MDS experience in a skilled nursing or long-term care setting.
• Strong knowledge of MDS processes, RAI guidelines, assessment schedules, CAAs, and care planning requirements.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine resident assessments according to established schedules and as needed for changes in condition.
• Accurately observe, assess, and communicate changes in resident condition to the interdisciplinary care team.
• Collaborate with Social Services, Activities, Dietary, Therapy, and Nursing to ensure timely completion of assessments, CAAs, and supporting documentation.
• Complete MDS assessments, quarterly reviews, CAAs, and care plans in compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Develop, update, and monitor individualized resident care plans based on assessment findings.
• Prepare and distribute the MDS schedule to the interdisciplinary team.
• Transmit MDS data to the state as required and maintain accurate resident assessment records.
• Participate in a rotating on-call schedule every 3–4 weeks, including weekend on-call responsibilities.

Skills

MDS processes knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Strong communication

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) license – Iowa

Job description

Location: Country Lane Manor | Keosauqua, IA
Position Type: Full-Time
Pay Range: $40.00–$45.00 per hour
On-Call: 3–4 week call rotation, including weekend on-call
Experience: Minimum of one (1) year of prior MDS experience required
Country Lane Manor is seeking a compassionate and detail-oriented Registered Nurse Assessment Coordinator (RNAC / MDS Coordinator) to join our skilled nursing team in Keosauqua, Iowa. This full-time role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by ensuring high-quality resident care through accurate assessments, regulatory compliance, and individualized care planning.

Your Role & Responsibilities

• Conduct routine resident assessments according to established schedules and as needed for changes in condition, hospital readmissions, and other clinical events.
• Accurately observe, assess, and communicate changes in resident condition to the interdisciplinary care team.
• Collaborate with Social Services, Activities, Dietary, Therapy, and Nursing to ensure timely completion of assessments, CAAs, and supporting documentation.
• Complete MDS assessments, quarterly reviews, CAAs, and care plans in compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Develop, update, and monitor individualized resident care plans based on assessment findings.
• Prepare and distribute the MDS schedule to the interdisciplinary team.
• Transmit MDS data to the state as required and maintain accurate resident assessment records.
• Participate in a rotating on-call schedule every 3–4 weeks, including weekend on-call responsibilities.

What We're Looking For

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Iowa.
• Minimum of one (1) year of MDS Coordinator or MDS experience in a skilled nursing or long-term care setting.
• Strong knowledge of MDS processes, RAI guidelines, assessment schedules, CAAs, and care planning requirements.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently while partnering effectively with the interdisciplinary team.

Our Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• Telemedicine program
• Company-paid group life insurance
• Optional voluntary term life insurance
• Short-term disability options
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Commuter benefits
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO), including vacation, personal, and sick time
• Daily Pay – Access your earned wages as they accrue

Education Assistance

• Up to $5,250 per year in tuition assistance*
• Up to $2,625 per year toward repayment of a non-federal nursing student loan*

Country Lane Manor is an Equal Opportunity Employer.