RN license Active RN license in good standing, kept through employment
Term
Permanent
Do you qualify?
License
Active RN license in good standing, kept through employment
Certification
CPR certified by hire or during orientation, kept current
Education
Associate's or bachelor's in nursing from an accredited schoolAssociate’s or bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited college or university
Experience
2 years of nursing experience2 years nursing experience required with previous MDS experience preferred.
Also asks
Reads, writes, speaks and understands EnglishRead, write, speak, and understand the English language
Preferred
Experience
Previous MDS experience
Experience
Geriatric nursing experience
What it pays
Against similar roles
In range for Colorado staff rolesColorado staff postings that state pay run $32/hr to $52/hr, the middle half $39/hr to $48/hr, across 1,229 postings.
Sign-on bonus
$7,500
Bonus
$7,500 sign-on bonusSign on Bonus $7,500!!!!!:
Benefits
Sign-on bonus
The role and schedule
Day to day
Teaching direct care staff on RAI and documentation rule changesProvide education to direct care associates regarding updates or changes to the CMS RAI Manual or Skilled Nursing Facility Regulations that impact documentation
Day to day
Reporting condition changes found on the MDS to the DONReport any changes in a patient’s condition identified by the MDS Assessment to the DON
Day to day
Tracking late assessments and building fixes so they don't repeatReview CMS Reports to identify assessments completed or submitted late and develop systems and processes to prevent reoccurrence
Day to day
Daily PPS meeting and monthly Triple CheckAttend and participate in the Daily PPS Meeting, Monthly Triple Check, and other meetings upon request
Day to day
Helping evacuate patientsAssist in the evacuation of patients
Day to day
Staff nurse duties when neededPerform functions of a staff nurse as required
University Park Care Center has proudly earned a 5-star CMS rating for Quality Measures and is recognized as one of the Best Nursing Homes in Colorado for 2026!
2 years nursing experience required with previous MDS experience preferred.
Position Summary
The RN MDS Coordinator coordinates and assists with completion and submission of accurate and timely interdisciplinary MDS Assessments, CAAs, and Care Plans according to CMS RAI Manual Regulations and in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.
Education, Experience, and Licensure
Requirements
Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited college or university
Currently licensed/registered in applicable State. Must maintain an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing throughout employment.
Two (2) years’ nursing experience. Geriatric nursing experience preferred.
CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment.
Specific Job
Requirements
Advanced knowledge in field of practice
Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility
Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department
Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation
Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care’s Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training
Essential Functions
Coordinate and assist with completion and submission of interdisciplinary, accurate, and timely MDS Assessments, CCAs, and Care Plans according to CMS RAI Manual Regulations
Report any changes in a patient’s condition identified by the MDS Assessment to the DON
Provide education to direct care associates regarding updates or changes to the CMS RAI Manual or Skilled Nursing Facility Regulations that impact documentation
Assist with review of the Interdisciplinary Comprehensive Care Plan
Review Final Validation Reports and attest that all assessments have been completed and accepted into the CMS QIES system prior to billing and notify the Business Office when assessments are not ready to bill
Review CMS Reports to identify assessments completed or submitted late and develop systems and processes to prevent reoccurrence
Attend and participate in the Daily PPS Meeting, Monthly Triple Check, and other meetings upon request
Perform functions of a staff nurse as required
Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
Assist in the evacuation of patients
Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours
Read, write, speak, and understand the English language
Neighborhoods+Relocating healthcare workers typically target established north-side and west-side enclaves. University Park offers a master-planned 1980s layout adjacent to Colorado State University Pueblo and the Walking Stick Golf Course, featuring mature shade trees, a central community park, and quick freeway access. Within the city proper, historic Aberdeen and North Elizabeth provide classic architectural character in quiet, desirable pockets, while Pueblo West serves as an expansive bedroom community seven miles west of town with larger parcels. In contrast, older core industrial areas such as Bessemer and sections of downtown are generally avoided by newcomers seeking residential quiet.
Relocating healthcare workers typically target established north-side and west-side enclaves. University Park offers a master-planned 1980s layout adjacent to Colorado State University Pueblo and the Walking Stick Golf Course, featuring mature shade trees, a central community park, and quick freeway access.
Within the city proper, historic Aberdeen and North Elizabeth provide classic architectural character in quiet, desirable pockets, while Pueblo West serves as an expansive bedroom community seven miles west of town with larger parcels. In contrast, older core industrial areas such as Bessemer and sections of downtown are generally avoided by newcomers seeking residential quiet.
Getting around+Hospital commutes across Pueblo are straightforward and rarely impeded by significant traffic, with most destinations reachable within fifteen minutes. Interstate 25 functions as the central north-south spine slicing through the city and heading north to Colorado Springs, while US Highway 50 provides smooth east-west transit connecting Pueblo West, the north side, and Belmont. Hospital parking is readily available compared to dense urban centers, though winter freeze-thaw cycles can cause rough road surfaces on surface streets.
Hospital commutes across Pueblo are straightforward and rarely impeded by significant traffic, with most destinations reachable within fifteen minutes. Interstate 25 functions as the central north-south spine slicing through the city and heading north to Colorado Springs, while US Highway 50 provides smooth east-west transit connecting Pueblo West, the north side, and Belmont.
Hospital parking is readily available compared to dense urban centers, though winter freeze-thaw cycles can cause rough road surfaces on surface streets.
Outdoors+Outdoor life revolves around Lake Pueblo State Park, a major regional hub for powerboating, open-water fishing, lakeshore camping, and bluff-side mountain biking. Flowing directly through the city, the Arkansas River features the Pueblo Levee Whitewater Park for kayaking and surfing, along with miles of the paved Pueblo River Trail System. Additional green spaces include the Nature & Wildlife Discovery Center River Campus and City Park, which hosts an active disc golf course and shaded picnic areas.
Outdoor life revolves around Lake Pueblo State Park, a major regional hub for powerboating, open-water fishing, lakeshore camping, and bluff-side mountain biking. Flowing directly through the city, the Arkansas River features the Pueblo Levee Whitewater Park for kayaking and surfing, along with miles of the paved Pueblo River Trail System.
Additional green spaces include the Nature & Wildlife Discovery Center River Campus and City Park, which hosts an active disc golf course and shaded picnic areas.
For nurses relocating to southern Colorado, Pueblo offers an authentic, grounded alternative to the congested Front Range corridor. Defined by its working-class roots, deep Hispanic heritage, and more than 300 days of annual sunshine, the city pairs everyday practicality with unique local character. Daily life moves at an unhurried pace, with typical hospital commutes taking under fifteen minutes along Interstate 25 and US Highway 50. Off shift, clinicians can explore the 32-acre Historic Arkansas Riverwalk, sample local green chiles at the Fuel & Iron Food Hall, or kayak and mountain bike at Lake Pueblo State Park without mountain resort crowds. Most healthcare professionals choose homes in established city pockets like Aberdeen and University Park or seek spacious acreage in Pueblo West. Relocating requires realistic expectations about urban tradeoffs: older city pockets like Bessemer struggle with visible poverty and property crime, and evening entertainment options are relatively modest. For nurses who value outdoor accessibility, cultural authenticity, and an unpretentious community base, Pueblo delivers a practical and distinctive Colorado landing spot.
