MDS Coordinator: Precise Documentation & Care Planning

Capitol Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 100,289,000 - 143,270,000; 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

Capitol Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is seeking an experienced MDS Coordinator to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant MDS assessments that support resident care planning and regulatory adherence.

The role requires an active RN license and MDS/RAI expertise, with 3+ years in long-term care. Join a team focused on high-quality, person-centered care and continuous regulatory readiness.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing (RN/BSN/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 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, 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 quality improvement and performance initiatives in MDS.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to accurately represent resident care needs.

Skills

RN license

MDS/RAI experience

Long-term care experience

Clinical assessment

Medicare/Medicaid knowledge

Education

Nursing degree (RN/BSN/LPN)

Job description

Capitol Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is seeking an experienced MDS Coordinator to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant MDS assessments that support resident care planning and regulatory adherence.

The role requires an active RN license and MDS/RAI expertise, with 3+ years in long-term care. Join a team focused on high-quality, person-centered care and continuous regulatory readiness.