Geriatric MDS Coordinator—Care Planning & Compliance

Oak Knoll Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center; Framingham (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Oak Knoll Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is seeking an MDS Coordinator to oversee comprehensive clinical assessments and ensure timely MDS/RAPS processes in collaboration with the facility's interdisciplinary team. The role supports both short- and long-term improvement goals through accurate documentation and care planning.

The position requires MA licensure (LPN/RN), CPR, and geriatric experience, with strong English literacy and MS Office proficiency.

Qualifications

• LPN / RN license in the State of MA.
• Minimum of three (3) years of education or experience in geriatric nursing or rehabilitation preferred.
• CPR certified.
• Ability to read, write and comprehend English; ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Fluent knowledge of the MS Office suite and other office equipment.
• Ability to work hours as scheduled based on the requirements of the position assignment.

Responsibilities

• Maintains care conferences calendar and conducts interdisciplinary meetings as needed.
• Does comprehensive assessment of resident through medical record review, appropriate interviews, and assessment of resident.
• Completes MDS with appropriate RAPS, resident summary, and develops resident care plans.
• Ensures timely completion of all aspects of the RAI process and timely transmission per State and Federal regulations.
• As applicable, lead case management for Managed Care.
• As directed by DNS/Administrator, participate in CMI meetings and billing meetings.
• Communicate PDPM recommendations as appropriate.
• Reviews Final validation report from State and makes corrections as needed.
• Participates in the weekly Medicare Meeting and communicates pertinent MDS information.
• Reviews each Medicare resident for appropriateness of Medicare coverage.
• Obtains monthly Quality Indicator Reports and provides them to the DNS/ADNS.
• Performs other duties as directed by the Director of Nursing Services.
• Assure timely completion of all aspects of resident assessment process and timely transmission for federal and state agencies.
• Review and maintains final validation report from state and corrects as needed.
• Attends meetings as assigned by the DNS/ADNS.

Education

MA LPN/RN license

Geriatric nursing experience

CPR certified

English literacy

MS Office proficiency

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Oak Knoll Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is seeking an MDS Coordinator to oversee comprehensive clinical assessments and ensure timely MDS/RAPS processes in collaboration with the facility's interdisciplinary team. The role supports both short- and long-term improvement goals through accurate documentation and care planning.

The position requires MA licensure (LPN/RN), CPR, and geriatric experience, with strong English literacy and MS Office proficiency.