RN MDS Coordinator - Drive Quality in LTC

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, vision

403(b) retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Digital wallet access

Job summary

Ravenwood Specialty Care in Waterloo, IA is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to serve as MDS Coordinator. The role involves coordinating MDS assessments, developing care plans with the interdisciplinary team, and ensuring CMS compliance in a 176-bed long-term care community.

You will monitor documentation for accuracy, support care decisions, participate in family communications, and help maintain survey-ready records with on-call responsibilities in a supportive Care Initiatives environment.

Qualifications

• RN license valid in Iowa and CPR certification required.
• Knowledge of CMS/state/federal long-term care regulations.
• Desire to learn and grow in a quality-focused clinical team.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

MDS coordination

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Regulatory compliance

Education

RN license (Iowa)

Job description

Ravenwood Specialty Care in Waterloo, IA is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to serve as MDS Coordinator. The role involves coordinating MDS assessments, developing care plans with the interdisciplinary team, and ensuring CMS compliance in a 176-bed long-term care community.

You will monitor documentation for accuracy, support care decisions, participate in family communications, and help maintain survey-ready records with on-call responsibilities in a supportive Care Initiatives environment.