Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced MDS Specialist - Registered Nurse/RN or Licensed Practical Nurse/LPN to support multiple senior living and healthcare communities throughout Iowa. This travel-based role is responsible for coordinating resident assessments, completing and submitting MDS documentation, ensuring regulatory compliance, optimizing reimbursement opportunities, and serving as a clinical resource for interdisciplinary teams.
Essential Job Functions & 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.
Education & Experience
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.
Why Choose WesleyLife?
At WesleyLife, you're not just starting a job — you're joining a purpose-driven community where your well-being, growth, and impact truly matter. With nearly 80 years of excellence in serving older adults, we empower our team members to thrive while making meaningful connections and changing lives every day.
WesleyLife is proud to be recognized as one of Senior Care’s Best Places to Work by WeCare Connect! We’re committed to a workplace where every team member is seen, heard, and appreciated.
WesleyLife is revolutionizing the experience of aging by challenging the stigma that aging means decline and promoting the idea that life transitions are opportunities for growth and purpose. Come be a part of the revolution!
