MDS Coordinator — Precise Care Planning & Compliance

The Boulevard Post Acute; Fairfax (VA); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 83,000; 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 comité

Company-sponsored life insurance

EAP resources

Job summary

The Boulevard Post Acute is seeking an MDS Coordinator to ensure timely, accurate MDS assessments that support resident care planning, reimbursement, and regulatory compliance. This on-site role emphasizes collaboration with nursing leadership and interdisciplinary teams to maintain high standards of documentation and care.

As an RN/LPN with MDS/RAI experience, you will supervise data entry, resolve discrepancies, and participate in audits and surveys.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing (RN, BSN, or LPN).
• Current, active RN or LPN license required.
• Minimum of three 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 knowledge

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

RN/LPN license (active) and nursing degree

Tools

MDS/RAI systems

Job description

The Boulevard Post Acute is seeking an MDS Coordinator to ensure timely, accurate MDS assessments that support resident care planning, reimbursement, and regulatory compliance. This on-site role emphasizes collaboration with nursing leadership and interdisciplinary teams to maintain high standards of documentation and care.

As an RN/LPN with MDS/RAI experience, you will supervise data entry, resolve discrepancies, and participate in audits and surveys.