RN MDS Coordinator — Lead Quality Care & Compliance

Iowa Health Care; Knoxville (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Excellent benefits package

Referral bonus program

Tuition reimbursement

Digital wallet access

Job summary

Care Initiatives in Knoxville, IA is seeking an experienced MDS Coordinator to drive high-quality resident assessments and care planning. You will coordinate MDS processes, ensure regulatory compliance, and support reimbursement integrity while guiding nursing and clinical staff.

Ideal candidates bring an active RN license and CPR certification, with a strong commitment to empathy, accuracy, and teamwork in a long-term care setting.

Qualifications

• RN license must be valid in the state of Iowa.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Knowledge of federal and state long-term care regulations required.
• Desire to learn and grow as part of a quality-focused clinical team.

Responsibilities

• Complete and coordinate accurate, timely MDS assessments.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop care plans.
• Ensure compliance with CMS, state, and federal long-term care regulations.
• Monitor and validate clinical documentation for reimbursement and quality measures.
• Analyze resident data to support clinical decision-making.
• Serve as a resource on MDS processes and documentation standards.
• Participate in care conferences and communicate with residents and families.
• Support audit readiness and maintain survey-ready documentation.

Education

RN license

CPR Certification

Job description

Care Initiatives in Knoxville, IA is seeking an experienced MDS Coordinator to drive high-quality resident assessments and care planning. You will coordinate MDS processes, ensure regulatory compliance, and support reimbursement integrity while guiding nursing and clinical staff.

Ideal candidates bring an active RN license and CPR certification, with a strong commitment to empathy, accuracy, and teamwork in a long-term care setting.