Compassionate RN MDS Coordinator: Lead Care & Compliance

Complete Care at Cedar Grove; Cedar Grove (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision

Paid time off (PTO)

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

Complete Care at Cedar Grove is seeking an experienced RN MDS Coordinator to lead MDS assessments and coordinate care planning for residents in a long‑term care setting. You will guide interdisciplinary teams, ensure regulatory compliance, and support accurate billing with a focus on high‑quality resident care.

The role requires an active NJ RN license, an appropriate nursing degree, and at least 2 years of MDS experience, with LPNs eligible for consideration.

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelor's degree in Nursing.
• Active, unencumbered New Jersey RN license.
• 2 years proven experience as an MDS Coordinator in a long‑term care setting.
• LPN with MDS experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and coordinate the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments for residents in accordance with federal and state regulations.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to gather information for comprehensive resident assessments.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of MDS assessments to support resident care planning and regulatory compliance.
• Stay updated on changes in regulations related to MDS assessments and implement necessary adjustments.
• Actively participate in care planning meetings and contribute to the development of individualized resident care plans.
• Monitor and track resident progress, updating assessments as needed to reflect changes in health status.
• Work closely with nursing and administrative staff to facilitate accurate billing and reimbursement processes.
• Provide education and training to staff on MDS assessment processes and documentation requirements.

Skills

RN license

MDS coordination

Long-term care experience

MDS assessments

MDS experience (LPN considered)

Education

Associates or Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

Complete Care at Cedar Grove is seeking an experienced RN MDS Coordinator to lead MDS assessments and coordinate care planning for residents in a long‑term care setting. You will guide interdisciplinary teams, ensure regulatory compliance, and support accurate billing with a focus on high‑quality resident care.

The role requires an active NJ RN license, an appropriate nursing degree, and at least 2 years of MDS experience, with LPNs eligible for consideration.