MDS Coordinator (RN)
Pleasant Hill, Iowa
Long-Term Care · Skilled Nursing
Posted Jun 23
- Unit
- MDS
What the listing says
Role
- Term
- Permanent
- On the floor
- No charge shifts · On call
- Setting
- Long Term Care
- Accepts
- RN
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About this role
Parkridge Specialty Care, a 90-bed long-term care skilled nursing community located in Pleasant Hill, IA, is now hiring! Join a quality focused team recognized with a Bronze Quality Award, 4-star Quality Measure Rating, and excellent Annual State Survey Results consistently below state and national averages.
MDS Coordinator (RN)
Make a Difference Every Day – Join Care Initiatives in this key MDS Coordinator role!
Join our compassionate care team across more than 40 skilled nursing communities throughout Iowa. If you're a dedicated and empathetic caregiver looking to make a meaningful impact on the lives of others during their healthcare journey, this is your opportunity to shine.
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What You’ll Do & Key
Responsibilities
- Complete and coordinate accurate, timely MDS assessments to evaluate resident clinical and functional needs.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and update individualized care plans.
- Ensure compliance with CMS, state, and federal long-term care regulations.
- Monitor and validate clinical documentation to support accurate reimbursement and quality measures.
- Analyze resident data and trends to support care quality and clinical decision-making.
- Serve as a resource to nursing and clinical staff on MDS processes and documentation standards.
- Participate in care conferences and support communication with residents and families.
- Support audit readiness and maintain survey-ready documentation at all times.
- Enforce policies and guide the team, fostering both personal and team growth.
- Communicate effectively with residents and families regarding care needs.
- Document care accurately to meet clinical, regulatory, and facility standards.
- Follow infection control, safety, and compliance protocols at all times.
- Participate in an on-call rotation with other members of the leadership team.
Qualifications
- Valid RN license in good standing. License must be valid within the state of Iowa, or ability to activate.
- Current, valid CPR Certification.
- Knowledge of federal and state long-term care regulations and laws.
- A desire to learn and grow as part of a quality focused clinical team.
- A strong commitment to helping others and consistently treating them with empathy, respect, patience, and discretion.
Why Join Care Initiatives?
- Competitive
Compensation
Earn a highly competitive wage.
- Comprehensive
Benefits
Eligible employees enjoy robust benefit options including medical, dental, vision, 403(b) retirement savings plan, PTO, and more.
- Referral Bonus Program: Earn cash rewards for referring your friends.
- Tuition Reimbursement: Develop your skills with company paid training and education to take your career to the next level.
- Digital Wallet Access: Get paid as you earn—no more waiting for payday!
Start Your Journey with Us
Apply today and become part of a team where your compassion, dedication, and care truly matter. At Care Initiatives, we’re committed to helping you grow your career while improving the lives of those we serve.
Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, Care Initiatives will honor your experiences, perspectives, and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.
Care Initiatives is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. Care Initiatives complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, parental status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Requirements
- Valid RN license in good standing. License must be valid within the state of Iowa, or ability to activate.
- Current, valid CPR Certification.
- Knowledge of federal and state long-term care regulations and laws.
- A desire to learn and grow as part of a quality focused clinical team.
- A strong commitment to helping others and consistently treating them with empathy, respect, patience, and discretion.
Benefits highlights
- Competitive Compensation
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 403(b) retirement savings plan
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Referral Bonus Program
- Tuition Reimbursement (company paid training and education)
Place
- City
- Pleasant Hill, Iowa
- Median rent
- $1,215/mo
- Local household income
- $90,508/yr
- State price level
- 12% below the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024
all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024
Iowa index 87.8, where 100 is the national average.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.
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Parkridge Specialty Care is a 90-bed long-term care skilled nursing community located at 5800 NE 12th Avenue in Pleasant Hill, Iowa (Polk County). It is operated by Care Initiatives, a network of more than 40 skilled nursing communities throughout Iowa.…
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