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MDS Solutions

REMOTE MDS Coordinator

Carlisle, IA · Remote

$33.25 - $42.50/hr

We thrive on Quality Resident Care. What do we offer you? * Creative, fun, and flexible working ... Nursing Experience in MDS Assessment: 3+ year * RN required * RAC-CT preferred * Thorough ...

MDS Solutions

REMOTE MDS Coordinator

Cedar Rapids, IA · Remote

$33.75 - $43/hr

We thrive on Quality Resident Care. What do we offer you? * Creative, fun, and flexible working ... Nursing Experience in MDS Assessment: 3+ year * RN required * RAC-CT preferred * Thorough ...

MDS Solutions

REMOTE MDS Coordinator

Carlisle, IA · Remote

$33.25 - $42.50/hr

We thrive on Quality Resident Care. What do we offer you? * Creative, fun, and flexible working ... Nursing Experience in MDS Assessment: 3+ year * RN required * RAC-CT preferred * Thorough ...

MDS Solutions

REMOTE MDS Coordinator

Cedar Rapids, IA · Remote

$33.75 - $43/hr

We thrive on Quality Resident Care. What do we offer you? * Creative, fun, and flexible working ... Nursing Experience in MDS Assessment: 3+ year * RN required * RAC-CT preferred * Thorough ...

MDS Solutions

REMOTE MDS Coordinator

Cedar Rapids, IA · On-site +1

$33.75 - $43/hr

We thrive on Quality Resident Care. What do we offer you? * Creative, fun, and flexible working ... Nursing Experience in MDS Assessment: 3+ year * RN required * RAC-CT preferred * Thorough ...

MDS Solutions

REMOTE MDS Coordinator

Carlisle, IA · On-site +1

$33.25 - $42.50/hr

We thrive on Quality Resident Care. What do we offer you? * Creative, fun, and flexible working ... Nursing Experience in MDS Assessment: 3+ year * RN required * RAC-CT preferred * Thorough ...

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As of Jul 10, 2026, the average weekly pay for remote nicu rn in Iowa is $2,301.04, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $1,751.92 and $2,800.00 per week, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Remote NICU RN (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse) provides virtual support, education, and consultation for neonatal patients and their families. They may work for telehealth providers, insurance companies, or hospitals, assisting with case management, monitoring, or patient triage. While they do not provide direct hands-on care, they utilize telemedicine tools to assess patient needs, coordinate care, and offer guidance to bedside nurses and parents.

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As a Remote NICU RN, one of the main challenges is providing accurate assessments and support to both patients’ families and on-site medical teams without being physically present at the bedside. You’ll rely heavily on clear virtual communication, up-to-date patient data, and close coordination with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high standards of neonatal care. Adapting to various telehealth technologies is essential, as is maintaining strong working relationships despite the physical distance. While the work environment is different, remote NICU RNs play an important role in extending expert care and guidance, especially to facilities with staffing shortages or during off-hours.

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To thrive as a Remote NICU RN, you need a valid RN license, neonatal intensive care experience, and up-to-date knowledge of neonatal conditions and treatments. Familiarity with telehealth platforms, secure communication tools, and electronic health records (EHRs) is typically required, along with certifications such as Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP). Outstanding communication, attention to detail, and the ability to adapt quickly to remote collaboration are vital soft skills. These skills and qualifications are crucial for delivering safe, effective care to critically ill newborns while efficiently partnering with onsite medical teams remotely.

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REMOTE MDS Coordinator

MDS Solutions

Carlisle, IA • Remote

$33.25 - $42.50/hr

Other

Medical, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 10 days ago

Job description

Overview

MDS Solutions, a division of Key Rehabilitation, is looking for fun, energetic, and self-driven team members to join our remote MDS consulting group.  The role of the Remote MDS Coordinator is to work with our contract partners to plan, organize, and coordinate the completion of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) in accordance with current Federal and State Regulations. If you are looking for something that is flexible and collaborative, come join us!  We thrive on Quality Resident Care.

What do we offer you?

  • Creative, fun, and flexible working environment
  • The following benefits:
  • Competitive salaries and bonuses.
  • Comprehensive health and life insurance.
  • 401K with discretionary match
  • Mileage and licensure reimbursements.
  • Flexible Spending Account and HSA
  • Reasonable working hours.
  • CE opportunities.
  • Paid sick, holiday, and vacation leave.
  • Promotion/Transfer/Advancement opportunities.
  • Meaningful work and job satisfaction.
Responsibilities
  • MDS scheduling and coordinating to ensure timeliness of assigned sections of MDS per RAI guidelines, including coordinating care plan development and completion with the interdisciplinary team.
  • Provide Medicare, Medicaid (case mix), and Managed Care oversight to ensure appropriate clinical services are provided and appropriate reimbursement is received for each resident.
  • Develop an individualized, comprehensive resident care plan in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to ensure care area triggers are addressed.
  • Ensure care plans are reviewed quarterly and updated as needed to reflect current resident status with individualized problems, goals, and interventions.
  • Review and verify MDS documentation and charting requirements to support the clinical services provided for each resident.
  • Ensure timely submission of all Minimum Data Sets to the state data base and ensures that the necessary follow-up action is taken.
  • Promote highest degree of quality care through QI/QM data with facility team and identify trends to assist facility in advancing facility processes, improve resident outcomes, and optimize reimbursement.
Qualifications
  • Nursing Experience in MDS Assessment: 3+ year
  • RN required 
  • RAC-CT preferred
  • Thorough understanding of PDPM requirements
  • Able to negotiate through EMR and possess strong computer skills
  • Promotes and demonstrates excellence in customer service
Employment Type: OTHER

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