MDS Coordinator — Precise Compliance & Care Planning

c apitolrehabhc; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 48,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Employee referral bonus

Health benefits

Vision benefits

Dental benefits

401(k) with match

Life insurance

EAP resources

Job summary

Capitol Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is seeking an MDS Coordinator to ensure timely, accurate MDS assessments and regulatory compliance in a sub-acute and long-term care setting.

The role requires an active RN license and a minimum of three years in long-term care with MDS/RAI experience. The team emphasizes quality care, collaboration, and ongoing education for professional growth.

Qualifications

• RN license active
• 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 deadlines.
• Verify compliance with federal, state, and facility regulations related to MDS documentation and submission.
• Supervise MDS data entry, validation, and transmission processes for accuracy and timeliness.
• Identify, investigate, and resolve data discrepancies and validation issues.
• Prepare and present MDS-related reports to the Director of Nursing and leadership.
• Provide feedback to clinical teams and address operational concerns related to documentation and care planning.
• Participate in surveys, audits, and regulatory reviews with required documentation.
• Assist with audit responses and maintain compliance with Medicare/Medicaid requirements.
• Stay current on changes to Medicare/Medicaid/RAI/MDS regulations.
• Support MDS-related quality improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to accurately represent resident care needs

Skills

Clinical assessment

Attention to detail

Education

RN/BSN/LPN

Tools

Medicare/Medicaid knowledge

Job description

Capitol Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is seeking an MDS Coordinator to ensure timely, accurate MDS assessments and regulatory compliance in a sub-acute and long-term care setting.

The role requires an active RN license and a minimum of three years in long-term care with MDS/RAI experience. The team emphasizes quality care, collaboration, and ongoing education for professional growth.