MDS/Care Plan Coordinator

Make an Impact Through Quality Care and Clinical Excellence

Ridgecrest Village is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented MDS/Care Plan Coordinator to join our nursing leadership team. In this vital role, you will help ensure residents receive individualized, high-quality care while supporting accurate clinical documentation, regulatory compliance, and optimal reimbursement outcomes.

We are looking for a nurse who combines strong assessment skills with a passion for resident-centered care, collaboration, and continuous quality improvement.

Position Summary

The MDS/Care Plan Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and completing MDS assessments, developing and maintaining resident care plans, supporting clinical reimbursement processes, and collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to ensure residents' physical, emotional, and psychosocial needs are met.

Essential Responsibilities

MDS & Clinical Assessment Coordination

• Coordinate, complete, and submit accurate and timely MDS assessments in accordance with CMS, Medicare, Medicaid, and state requirements.
• Perform resident assessments and gather supporting clinical documentation to ensure accurate coding and reimbursement.
• Monitor assessment schedules and ensure all federally required assessments are completed within established timeframes.
• Review medical records to ensure documentation supports MDS coding and resident care needs.
• Identify and resolve documentation discrepancies and communicate needed corrections to nursing staff and providers.

Care Planning

• Develop, coordinate, and update individualized resident care plans.
• Lead and participate in care plan meetings with residents, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Ensure care plans accurately reflect resident needs, preferences, goals, and services.
• Communicate care plan changes to appropriate team members and departments.

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

• Work closely with nursing, rehabilitation, social services, dietary, activities, and medical providers to coordinate resident care.
• Participate in resident reviews, clinical meetings, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Facilitate communication between residents, families, providers, and the care team to promote positive outcomes.

Regulatory Compliance & Quality Assurance

• Maintain compliance with all CMS, Medicare, Medicaid, state, and facility regulations.
• Assist with survey preparation and participate in regulatory surveys as needed.
• Monitor quality indicators and support performance improvement efforts.
• Stay current on regulatory updates, reimbursement guidelines, and industry best practices.

Leadership & Support

• Serve as a clinical resource for nursing staff regarding documentation, assessment completion, and care planning requirements.
• Provide education and guidance related to MDS processes, reimbursement, and regulatory compliance.
• Support admissions, transfers, and discharge planning activities as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications:

• Completion of a nursing program at an accredited school of nursing.
• Current license with the State of Iowa as an RN or LPN.
• Certification in MDS preferred.
• At least two years of experience in long-term care.
• Knowledge and the ability to follow all applicable policies and procedures, current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern long-term care.
• Experience with Microsoft programs and Point Click Care preferred.

Benefits:

• Attractive PTO package with affordable health insurance
• Retirement plan with employer match after 1 year
• Staff stability with solid administrative team
• Local, mission-driven not-for-profit status
• Full CCRC campus with many growth opportunities

Why Join Ridgecrest Village?

At Ridgecrest Village, you'll be part of a mission-driven team dedicated to providing exceptional care and creating meaningful relationships with residents and families. We value teamwork, professional growth, and a culture where employees are respected, supported, and empowered to succeed.

Join us and make a difference in the lives of those we serve every day.