MDS Coordinator: Impactful LTC Documentation Lead

Chelsea Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center; Sandy Hook (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Employee referral bonus

Health, vision, and dental benefits

401(k) with match

Employee engagement and culture commit

Job summary

Chelsea Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Virginia is seeking an experienced MDS Coordinator to join our full-time day shift (8:30am-4:30pm). The role focuses on timely, accurate MDS assessments to support resident care planning, reimbursement, and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate is an RN with an active license, has at least three years of long-term care experience, and prior MDS/RAI experience. We offer competitive pay, benefits, and a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing (RN, BSN, or LPN).
• Current, active RN license required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of clinical experience in a long-term care setting.
• Prior MDS/RAI experience required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely and accurate completion of all MDS assessments in accordance with regulatory requirements and established deadlines.
• Verify compliance with federal, state, and facility regulations related to MDS documentation and submission.
• Supervise MDS data entry, validation, and transmission processes to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Identify, investigate, and resolve data discrepancies and validation issues.
• Prepare and present MDS-related reports and updates to the Director of Nursing (DON) and leadership team.
• Provide feedback to clinical teams and address operational concerns related to documentation and care planning.
• Participate in facility surveys, audits, and regulatory reviews, providing required documentation and support.
• Assist with audit responses and maintain ongoing compliance with Medicare and Medicaid requirements.
• Stay current on changes to Medicare, Medicaid, and RAI/MDS regulations and guidelines.
• Support and contribute to MDS-related quality improvement and performance initiatives.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure accurate representation of resident care needs.

Skills

RN license

Long-term care experience

MDS/RAI experience

Attention to detail

Education

Nursing degree (RN/BSN/LPN)

Job description

Chelsea Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Virginia is seeking an experienced MDS Coordinator to join our full-time day shift (8:30am-4:30pm). The role focuses on timely, accurate MDS assessments to support resident care planning, reimbursement, and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate is an RN with an active license, has at least three years of long-term care experience, and prior MDS/RAI experience. We offer competitive pay, benefits, and a collaborative work environment.