MDS / Care Plan Coordinator
Lead the development and completion of resident assessments (MDS) in accordance with RAI guidelines and regulatory rules. Coordinate individualized care plans and represent nursing at weekly Medicare and QAPI meetings.
- On-site
- Madison, SK
- Posted Jul 31, 2026
- Apply by Aug 30, 2026
- 1 position
Job summary
Birkwood Village – Fort Madison, IA Starting at $45/hour | Full-time | On-call rotation every 4th weekend Birkwood Village is looking for an experienced MDS / Care Plan Coordinator to join our nursing leadership team. In this role, you’ll lead the development and completion of resident assessments (MDS) in accordance with current rules, regulations, and RAI guidelines — directly shaping the quality of care every resident receives. What You’ll Do Coordinate MDS assessments, ARDs, and timely submissions; stay current on yearly RAI Manual changes Review census changes, progress notes, and Medicare A documentation to catch significant changes in condition Develop and coordinate individualized care plans, revising them with every assessment or change in resident status Represent nursing at weekly Medicare meetings and monthly/quarterly QAPI meetings Champion patient- and family-centered care, including leading Care Plan Conferences Share in on-call coverage, one weekend out of every four Ready to bring your MDS expertise to Birkwood Village? Apply today — we’d love to talk with you. Current Iowa RN in good standing Experience with MDS/RAI, PDPM, and care plan coordination in a skilled nursing setting preferred Familiarity with PointClickCare (PCC) or similar EHR/MDS software a plus Strong organizational skills and comfort managing regulatory deadlines A collaborative, resident-first mindset Cassandra Lapointe at Birkwood Village Long-Term Care [email protected] 319-372-8021 ext. 111
What you’ll do
Lead the development and completion of resident assessments (MDS) in accordance with RAI guidelines and regulatory rules. Coordinate individualized care plans and represent nursing at weekly Medicare and QAPI meetings.
Requirements
Must be a current Iowa RN in good standing. Experience with MDS/RAI, PDPM, and EHR software like PointClickCare is preferred.
Other relevant skills
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- MDS Assessments
- Care Plan Coordination
- RAI Guidelines
- PDPM
- PointClickCare
- Regulatory Compliance
- Patient-Centered Care
- Nursing Leadership
- Clinical Documentation
- QAPI Meetings
Job areas
- Healthcare
- Management & Leadership
- Social Services
Additional details
- Minimum education
- Professional degree
- Minimum experience
- 2+ years
- Apply by
- Aug 30, 2026
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
- Seniority
- Mid-Senior level