MDS Coordinator — Precise Assessments & Compliance Lead

MQS Health; Point Pleasant (NJ); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Employee referral bonus

Health, vision, and dental benefits

401(k) with match

Life insurance

EAP resources

Job summary

Crest Pointe Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Point Pleasant, NJ, is seeking an MDS Coordinator for a full-time role with daily pay options. The coordinator will ensure accurate MDS assessments, maintain regulatory compliance, and report to the Director of Nursing.

A current RN license and 3+ years in long-term care, including MDS/RAI exposure, are required. This position emphasizes precise documentation, collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, and participation in surveys and audits

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.
• Strong clinical assessment skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Working knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid regulations and reimbursement systems.

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

Clinical assessment

Regulatory compliance

Data accuracy

Education

RN/BSN/LPN

Job description

Crest Pointe Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Point Pleasant, NJ, is seeking an MDS Coordinator for a full-time role with daily pay options. The coordinator will ensure accurate MDS assessments, maintain regulatory compliance, and report to the Director of Nursing.

A current RN license and 3+ years in long-term care, including MDS/RAI exposure, are required. This position emphasizes precise documentation, collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, and participation in surveys and audits