MDS Coordinator

Riverside Health and Rehabilitation Center; Trenton (NJ); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Remote/Hybrid option

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Riverside Health and Rehabilitation Center in Trenton, NJ, seeks an experienced MDS Coordinator to oversee resident assessments, ensuring regulatory compliance and appropriate reimbursement. You will lead care-plan meetings with interdisciplinary teams and guide staff on MDS processes.

Ideal candidates hold a NJ RN license and prior MDS Coordinator experience, with strong knowledge of MDS 3.0, PDPM, and Medicare regulations.

Qualifications

• Current and valid New Jersey RN license.
• Prior MDS Coordinator experience is required.
• Strong knowledge of MDS 3.0, RAI guidelines, PDPM, Medicare, and skilled nursing regulations.
• Experience with PointClickCare preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage assessment deadlines and competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and complete MDS assessments accurately and within required timeframes
• Develop and maintain assessment schedules for Medicare, Medicaid, and OBRA residents
• Ensure compliance with federal and New Jersey regulations
• Lead interdisciplinary care-plan meetings and ensure care plans reflect residents’ needs
• Review clinical documentation for accuracy, completeness, and reimbursement support
• Monitor Medicare eligibility, skilled coverage, and assessment requirements
• Apply current PDPM guidelines and identify appropriate clinical categories
• Collaborate with nursing, therapy, social services, dietary, and other departments
• Educate clinical staff on documentation requirements and MDS-related processes
• Monitor quality measures and help identify opportunities for improvement
• Participate in audits, surveys, and utilization-review activities

Skills

RN License (NJ)

MDS Coordinator experience

MDS 3.0 knowledge

PDPM knowledge

PointClickCare

Organizational skills

Deadline management

Education

Registered Nurse license in NJ

Tools

PointClickCare

Job description

Riverside Health and Rehabilitation Center

MDS Coordinator

Riverside Health and Rehabilitation Center is seeking an experienced MDS Coordinator to join our clinical team in Trenton, NJ. The MDS Coordinator will oversee the completion and accuracy of resident assessments while helping ensure regulatory compliance and appropriate reimbursement.

We offer a supportive work environment, strong team culture, and an opportunity to play an important role in delivering high-quality resident care.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and complete MDS assessments accurately and within required timeframes

• Develop and maintain assessment schedules for Medicare, Medicaid, and OBRA residents

• Ensure compliance with federal and New Jersey regulations

• Lead interdisciplinary care-plan meetings and ensure care plans reflect residents’ needs

• Review clinical documentation for accuracy, completeness, and reimbursement support

• Monitor Medicare eligibility, skilled coverage, and assessment requirements

• Apply current PDPM guidelines and identify appropriate clinical categories

• Collaborate with nursing, therapy, social services, dietary, and other departments

• Educate clinical staff on documentation requirements and MDS-related processes

• Monitor quality measures and help identify opportunities for improvement

• Participate in audits, surveys, and utilization-review activities

Requirements

• Current and valid New Jersey RN license

• Prior MDS Coordinator experience is required

• Strong knowledge of MDS 3.0, RAI guidelines, PDPM, Medicare, and skilled nursing regulations

• Experience with PointClickCare preferred

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

• Ability to manage assessment deadlines and competing priorities

What We Offer

• Competitive salary

• Supportive leadership and collaborative team environment

• Opportunities for professional growth

• Comprehensive benefits for eligible employees

• A positive workplace focused on quality care and resident satisfaction

• Remote/Hybrid option

Join the team at Riverside Health and Rehabilitation Center, where your experience and expertise will be valued.