MDS Coordinator

Southeast-Rehabilitation-; North Easton (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive and Weekly Pay

Holiday Pay for Hourly and Salaried

Overtime Pay for Hourly Employees

Career Advancement Opportunities

Exclusive Employer Discount Program

Employer-Paid Life Insurance

401(k) with Employer Match

Vacation and Personal Time

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Job summary

Southeast Rehabilitation & Skilled Care Center in North Easton, MA is seeking a full-time MDS Coordinator to plan, organize, and direct the MDS process for our residents. Can be LPN or RN; licensure in Massachusetts required.

The role emphasizes ensuring high-quality care, coordinating CMS MDS item sets, and maintaining compliance with CMS guidelines while supporting facility operations and resident well-being.

Qualifications

• Must possess a Nursing Degree from an accredited school of nursing, college or university.
• Must possess a current, unencumbered license to practice as an RN or LPN in Massachusetts.
• Must have at least one year of nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordination of MDS process
• Oversees ADL training for facility and staff.
• Issues and delivers denial notices timely and appropriately.
• Complete and transmit all CMS approved item sets (MDS)
• Must be knowledgeable of and follow current CMS regulatory guidelines as described in RAI Manual.
• Complies with facility privacy policies and procedures and protects residents’ individual health information.
• Maintains Medicare meeting minutes per Medicare program agreement.
• Issues and delivers Medicare denial letters per CMS regulations.
• Assures appropriate management of residents’ Medicare/Insurance benefits.
• Maintains adequate systems to ensure appropriate documents are sufficient to support billed services.
• Other duties assigned by manager.

Skills

MDS coordination

ADL training oversight

CMS regulations knowledge

Education

Nursing Degree

Massachusetts RN/LPN license

Tools

RAI Manual

Job description

We are hiring a full-time MDS Coordinator to join our dynamic care team at Southeast Rehabilitation & Skilled Care Center in North Easton!

Can be LPN or RN. Weekly pay ranges from $40 to $48 an hour, depending on license and experience. Southeast is a 171-bed skilled nursing facility.

As the MDS Coordinator, you will play a crucial role in planning, organizing, and directing the MDS process, ensuring that our residents receive high-quality care and services.

Experience & Education:

• Must possess, as a minimum, a Nursing Degree from an accredited school of nursing, college or university.
• Must possess a current, unencumbered license to practice as an RN or LPN in Massachusetts.
• Must have at least one year of nursing experience.
• MDS experience and/or skilled nursing experience preferred.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Coordination of MDS process
• Oversees ADL training for facility and staff.
• Issues and delivers denial notices timely and appropriately.
• Complete and transmit all CMS approved item sets (MDS)
• Must be knowledgeable of and follow current CMS regulatory guidelines as described in RAI Manual.
• Complies with facility privacy policies and procedures and protects residents’ individual health information.
• Maintains Medicare meeting minutes per Medicare program agreement.
• Issues and delivers Medicare denial letters per CMS regulations.
• Assures appropriate management of residents’ Medicare/Insurance benefits.
• Maintains adequate systems to ensure appropriate documents are sufficient to support billed services.
• Other duties assigned by manager.

Benefits:

• Competitive and Weekly Pay
• Holiday Pay for Hourly and Salaried Employees
• Overtime Pay for Hourly Employees
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Exclusive Employer Discount Program

Available for Eligible Team Members:

• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Vacation and Personal Time
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals are encouraged to apply. Our facility follows federal and state guidelines regarding staff vaccinations. Our policy requires all staff to be up to date with COVID and flu vaccinations, or acknowledge a declination of the vaccination(s).