RN MDS Coordinator — Drive Quality & Compliance

Care Initiatives; Knoxville (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Comprehensive Benefits

Referral Bonus Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Digital Wallet Access

Job summary

Care Initiatives in Iowa seeks an MDS Coordinator (RN) to lead MDS assessments, collaborate with care teams, and ensure regulatory compliance across our skilled nursing communities.

You will monitor documentation for accurate reimbursement, support on-call leadership, and help drive care conferences with residents and families.

Join a mission-driven team delivering compassionate, high-quality care with opportunities for growth and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Iowa in good standing.
• Current CPR certification.
• Knowledge of federal and state long-term care regulations.
• Desire to learn and grow within a quality-focused clinical team.
• Strong empathy, respect, patience and discretion toward residents and families.

Responsibilities

• Complete and coordinate accurate MDS assessments.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to update care plans.
• Ensure compliance with CMS and state long-term care regulations.
• Monitor clinical documentation to support reimbursement and quality.
• Analyze resident data to inform care decisions.
• Serve as a resource on MDS processes for staff.
• Participate in care conferences and communicate with residents and families.
• Support audit readiness and maintain survey-ready records.
• Participate in on-call rotations with leadership.

Skills

RN License (IA)

CPR Certification

Regulatory Knowledge

Empathy & Communication

Job description

Care Initiatives in Iowa seeks an MDS Coordinator (RN) to lead MDS assessments, collaborate with care teams, and ensure regulatory compliance across our skilled nursing communities.

You will monitor documentation for accurate reimbursement, support on-call leadership, and help drive care conferences with residents and families.

Join a mission-driven team delivering compassionate, high-quality care with opportunities for growth and competitive benefits.