Multi-Site MDS Coordinator - RN/LPN

Key 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.

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.