Lead MDS Coordinator RN

RAM Recruiting; New York (NY); On-site; USD 149,000 - 182,000; Full time

Job summary

RAM Recruiting presents a Lead MDS Coordinator (RN) opportunity at a well-established SNF in Brooklyn. You will own the MDS process, guide the MDS team, and work with the DON and interdisciplinary staff to ensure accurate, timely assessments under RAI and PDPM guidelines.

Ideal candidates have RN licensure in NY and previous MDS Coordinator experience in SNF/LTC, with strong leadership and calendar management skills to drive quality measures and survey readiness.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in New York State.
• Prior MDS Coordinator experience in SNF/LTC is required.
• Lead/coordinator team experience strongly preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of MDS, RAI, and PDPM.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the MDS team, setting priorities and ensuring every assessment is completed and submitted on time.
• Review and audit MDS assessments for accuracy before submission following the RAI manual.
• Own the assessment calendar and track ARDs across the building.
• Maintain PDPM reimbursement accuracy and identify missed opportunities in documentation.
• Train and mentor MDS staff and floor nurses on documentation that supports accurate assessments.
• Coordinate with nursing, therapy, social services, and dietary so care plans reflect each resident's assessment.
• Support the team on quality measures and survey readiness.

Skills

MDS Coordinator

RAI

PDPM

RN License

Leadership

Education

RN license NY

Job description

A well-established skilled nursing facility (SNF) in Brooklyn is hiring an experienced Lead MDS Coordinator (RN). This is a full-time Lead MDS Coordinator role paying up to $165,000 a year, and we are looking for someone who has done this job before. Prior MDS Coordinator experience in a nursing home / skilled nursing setting is required.

As Lead MDS Coordinator, you will own the Minimum Data Set (MDS) process for the building and guide the MDS team, not just complete your own assessments. If you are a Registered Nurse (RN) who knows the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process inside and out, understands Patient Driven Payment Model (PDPM) reimbursement, and can keep a full assessment schedule accurate without hand-holding, this Lead MDS Coordinator position pays well for what you already know. The Lead MDS Coordinator works directly with the Director of Nursing (DON), therapy, and the interdisciplinary team, and is treated as a key part of clinical leadership.

What You'll Do

• Lead and support the MDS team, setting priorities and making sure every assessment is completed and submitted on time
• Review and audit Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments for accuracy before submission, following the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) manual
• Own the assessment calendar and track Assessment Reference Dates (ARDs) across the building
• Keep Patient Driven Payment Model (PDPM) reimbursement accurate and catch missed opportunities in documentation
• Train and mentor MDS staff and floor nurses on documentation that supports accurate assessments
• Coordinate with nursing, therapy, social services, and dietary so care plans reflect each resident's assessment
• Support the team on quality measures and survey readiness

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in New York State
• Prior experience as an MDS Coordinator in a skilled nursing facility (SNF) / long-term care (LTC) setting is required
• Lead MDS Coordinator or multi-coordinator team experience strongly preferred
• Strong working knowledge of the Minimum Data Set (MDS), the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI), and the Patient Driven Payment Model (PDPM)

What We Offer

• Salary up to $165,000 per year, based on experience
• Full-time Lead MDS Coordinator position with a supportive Director of Nursing (DON) and interdisciplinary team
• A stable, well-run skilled nursing facility in Brooklyn