MDS Coordinator — Care Quality & Compliance

Matulaitis Nursing Home Inc; Putnam (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Matulaitis Rehabilitation & Skilled Care in Putnam, CT is seeking a dedicated MDS Coordinator to manage the Resident Assessment Instrument process, ensuring timely and accurate MDS assessments to support care planning and reimbursement. The role is on-site and full-time.

On-site collaboration with nursing, therapy, social services, and administration is essential. Candidates must have an RN or LPN license in CT, strong regulatory knowledge, and solid data-entry and documentation skills to

Qualifications

• Strong clinical assessment and care planning skills.
• Knowledge of MDS, RAI and Medicare/Medicaid guidelines.
• Proficiency with electronic health records (EHR) and data entry.
• Effective communication and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
• Organizational and time-management skills.
• Current RN or LPN license in CT.
• Experience in long-term care or rehabilitation settings preferred.
• Familiarity with CMS regulations and quality measures.
• Commitment to person-centered, non-discriminatory care.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate interdisciplinary input for MDS assessments and care planning.
• Review nursing and therapy documentation for accuracy and completeness.
• Enter and verify data to support appropriate reimbursement and care planning.
• Monitor regulatory changes related to MDS and ensure compliance.
• Collaborate with nursing, therapy, social services, and admin staff.
• Participate in care plan meetings and staff education on documentation.
• Assist with quality improvement initiatives and audits.

Skills

MDS/RAI knowledge

RN/LPN license

EHR systems

Data analysis

Team collaboration

Documentation accuracy

Regulatory compliance

Attention to detail

Communication

Time management

Education

Nursing license in CT (RN or LPN)

Job description

Matulaitis Rehabilitation & Skilled Care in Putnam, CT is seeking a dedicated MDS Coordinator to manage the Resident Assessment Instrument process, ensuring timely and accurate MDS assessments to support care planning and reimbursement. The role is on-site and full-time.

On-site collaboration with nursing, therapy, social services, and administration is essential. Candidates must have an RN or LPN license in CT, strong regulatory knowledge, and solid data-entry and documentation skills to