Assistant Director of Nursing/ MDS Coordinator
- Cassia
- Newton, IA 50208, USA
Job Description
Newton Village, a Cassia community, is hiring an Assistant Director of Nursing / MDS Coordinator to join our exceptional team! This is a rare opportunity to step into a key clinical leadership role at our award-winning senior living campus, where quality care and strong relationships are at the heart of all we do. Newton Village has been consistently voted one of the best places to work and retire in Jasper County. Our strong staff-to-resident ratio allows us to deliver outstanding care in a supportive, close-knit environment.
As the Assistant Director of Nursing / MDS Coordinator, you will help oversee resident care by supporting nursing operations, coordinating assessments, and assigning tasks within the department. You will also assist on the floor and provide hands-on support as needed in our skilled nursing setting. The ideal candidate has at least one year of nursing experience, with long-term care experience preferred, and thrives in a fast-paced environment with strong multitasking, leadership, and customer service skills.
Position Type: Full-Time
Shifts Available: Day
Location: 110 N 5th Ave W, Newton, IA 50208
ADON/ MDS responsibilities:
- Oversee and complete MDS and care planning.
- Manage and assign tasks to nursing staff on the assigned unit.
- Complete all documentation for RAI and MDS assessments and observations.
- Develop initial and temporary care plans.
- Assist Case Manager with Medicare scheduling, monthly billing, charting, and issuing notices of non-coverage.
- Document and maintain paperwork, referral records, and reports.
- Work in collaboration with Admissions staff, and Case Manager.
- Display a courteous attitude and respect for all residents, families, and staff.
- Assist on the floor and fill in as needed.
- Perform additional tasks as needed.
ADON/ MDS responsibilities:
- Must have current IA Registered Nursing license, AANAC certification preferred.
- Minimum of 2+ years’ nursing experience required.
- Experience with MDS preferred.
- Proficient in computer software.
- Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
Cassia Benefits:
- Competitive Pay with experience-based raises
- Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Forgiveness (site-specific)
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) & 403(b)/401(k) with Employer Match
- Comprehensive Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Insurance) for Full-Time Employees
- Employee Assistance Program with free confidential counseling/coaching for self and family members
- Discounted meals
- Pet Insurance
About Us:
Join our friendly staff at our award-winning facility! Here at Newton Village, we care about you and we show it by offering discounted meals and gifts to our staff. We take pride in supporting you succeed and offer plenty of opportunities for advancement. Newton Village has been recognized with the 2025 Customer Experience Award. Here we have a generous staff to resident ratio as well as flexible scheduling and wonderful benefits. Don't hesitate - apply today to join our team!
As a Cassia community, we are dedicated to fostering fullness of life for older adults by providing compassionate, high-quality care. Our Service Standards of Respect, Excellence, Integrity, Stewardship, Compassion, Collaboration, Unity, and Innovation are the bedrock of all that we do. We value inclusivity, collaboration, and professional growth, ensuring our employees feel supported in their careers. To learn more, visit our website: https://www.newtonvillage.org/
Join us and become part of a nonprofit organization that truly makes a difference!
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Cassia is a nonprofit, mission-driven senior care organization with over 200 years of experience. Located in Edina, MN, our home office supports a network of senior living communities and services across Minnesota, North Dakota, Iowa, Colorado, and Florida.
At Cassia we are dedicated to fostering fullness of life for older adults by providing compassionate, high-quality care. Our Service Standards of Respect, Excellence, Integrity, Stewardship, Compassion, Collaboration, Unity, and Innovation are the bedrock of all that we do. We value inclusivity, collaboration, and professional growth, ensuring our employees feel supported in their careers.
Cassia’s mission is to foster fullness of life for older adults in the spirit of Christ’s love. Cassia provides independent and assisted living communities, memory care, skilled nursing care centers, short-term rehabilitation centers, adult day programs and a variety of community-based services for older adults across five states.
Enrich lives in a fulfilling career of service.
At Cassia, our team of nurses, caretakers, culinary specialists and more dedicate their lives to caring for older adults. As an employer, we recognize that dedication and provide the support and guidance to create a fulfilling career in senior living. When you join our team, you'll see the positive impact your work has, not just on the lives of our community members, but on yours as well.
Why choose Cassia?
- Cassia is a faith-based, nonprofit organization with deep experience providing housing, health care and community services to older adults.
- We are one of the largest nonprofit organizations in the United States, with more than 40 senior living communities across five states.
- We consistently receive high rankings on employee and resident satisfaction surveys.
- We believe in helping our employees grow. In fact, many of our managers and directors began their careers as front-line employees.
- We offer our team members the ability to follow their passions and provide options to work in long-term care, assisted living, adult day, hospice, pharmacy, physical therapy and occupational therapy settings.
- We recognize and reward our hardworking employees and offer awards to those who go above and beyond in caring for our community members.