MDS COORDINATOR |LTC NURSING ADMINISTRATION | FULL-TIME DAY SHIFT (22414)

Bergen New Bridge Medical Center; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Bergen New Bridge Medical Center in Paramus, NJ is seeking an experienced MDS Coordinator to oversee Medicare, PPS and related care-planning processes, ensuring high-quality, patient-centered care while maintaining regulatory compliance.

The role requires NJ RN licensure, MDS and PPS training, BLS and IV certification, and 1–2 years of MDS coordination experience, with strong communication to support nurses, care teams and facility leadership.

Qualifications

• RN license in New Jersey; MDS and PPS training required.
• BLS certification required.
• IV certification required.
• 1–2 years of MDS coordination experience; meets regulatory requirements for MDS PPS.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Medicare, PPS, and managed care programs to ensure quality care and regulatory compliance.
• Open MDS assessments and input resident details as assigned.
• Complete and submit all MDS assessments (Admission, Quarterly, Annual, Significant Change).
• Review validation reports and correct errors; transmit MDS data to State DOH after edits/locks.
• Develop, update and maintain individualized care plans reflecting current resident status.
• Lead or participate in iDC Care Plan Team meetings.
• Provide guidance to staff regarding MDS, Quality Indicators and PPS to RNs, LPNs and others.
• Ensure encoders follow policy and maintain timely, accurate data; validate supporting documentation.
• Stay current with updates to the RAI Manual.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

Job Category: Nursing/Nursing Support

Requisition Number: MDSCO009673

• Full-Time

Locations

New Jersey CPB
Paramus, NJ 07652, USA

Description

Join Our Team at Bergen New Bridge Medical Center!

We are dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care to our diverse community. As a leading healthcare provider, we offer a supportive and inclusive work environment. If you’re passionate about making a difference and thrive in a collaborative setting, Bergen New Bridge Medical Center is looking for an MDS Coordinator.

Responsibilities:

The coordinator is responsible for implementing and monitoring the Medicare, PPS, managed care programs at the Medical Center. The overall goal is to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is provided while maintaining efficiencies at the facility level.

Opens MDS assessments and fills in resident’s name, assessment reference date, and reason for the assessment, as assigned.

Complete and Submit all MDS assessments (Admission, Quarterly, annual, significant change.

Reviews all validation reports from the State Department of Health and corrects errors as necessary.

Transmits MDS data to State DOH after making certain assessments are edited and locked.

Develop, update and maintain individualized, person-centered care plan and ensure care plan reflects current resident’s status.

Lead or participate in the iDC Care Plan Team meetings

Provides billing department with information regarding resource utilization groups for Medicare patients as needed.

Provides Guidance to staff regarding MDS, Quality Indicators and Prospective Payment System. to Nurse Managers, RNs, LPNs, and other clinical staff (social service, recreation therapy, and dietitians). Assures regulatory compliance with MDS assessments.

Assures MDS Encoders are following policy and procedure and entering data timely and accurately. Validates supporting documentation for all coded items

Writes or revises policies and procedures for department. As needed (not really their function).

Stay Current with updates to the RAI Manual.

Customer Service: respect, flexibility, knowledge, confidence, professionalism, pleasant attitude, patience and helpfulness. All responses should be timely, professional, caring, and respectful in accordance with Customer Service Performance expectations.

Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards. Assesses gaps in policies and procedures and creates necessary policies and procedures to fulfill these gaps.

Understands and adheres to the Medical Center’s Code of Conduct.

Familiar with the Medical Center’s Mission, Vision, and Values Statements.

Other Duties:

Maintains connection with the Department of Health’s MDS automation coordinator.

Performs other duties as assigned to support the overall objectives of the department and organization.

Position Qualifications:

Education:

• Registered Nurse in State of New Jersey. MDS and PPS training required.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification required.
• IV certification required.

Experience:

• One to two years prior experience.
• MDS completion.
• Meets regulatory requirements for MDS Prospective Payment System.

Skills:

• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Speaks, reads and writes English to the extent required by the position.

Job Setting/Physical Demands:

• Long Term Care department and related areas; contact with patients, visitors, staff
• Frequent prolonged standing/sitting/walking.

Salary commensurate with experience within posted range:

$69,500 to $94,300 annually

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including a competitive medical, dental, and vision plans. We prioritize work-life balance with a generous time off policy that includes ample vacation days, personal time, sick leave and nine paid holidays. Additionally, we are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees, offering robust tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs to help support our employees ongoing development.

Qualifications

Education

Bachelors or better in Registered Nurse.

Experience

Meets regulatory requirements for MDS Prospective Payment System.

MDS completion.

MDS and PPS training.

1-2 years:

Experience as an MDS Coordinator.

Licenses & Certifications

IV Therapy

Registered Nurse

*BLS

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