MDS Coordinator - Precision in Care & Compliance

Marquis Health Consulting Services; Sandy Hook (VA); On-site; USD 134,674,000 - 149,001,000; 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

Chelsea Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is seeking an MDS Coordinator to ensure timely, accurate MDS assessments and regulatory compliance in a 84-bed sub-acute and long-term care setting.

The role requires an RN (BSN or LPN) with at least 3 years in long-term care and prior MDS/RAI experience, plus strong attention to detail and Medicare/Medicaid knowledge. Full-time, daytime hours, with competitive benefits.

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 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 DON and leadership team.
• 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 ongoing Medicare/Medicaid compliance.
• Stay current on changes to Medicare, Medicaid, and RAI/MDS regulations.
• Support MDS-related quality improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure accurate resident care representation.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Regulatory knowledge

MDS/RAI experience

Documentation accuracy

Education

RN/BSN/LPN license

Job description

Chelsea Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is seeking an MDS Coordinator to ensure timely, accurate MDS assessments and regulatory compliance in a 84-bed sub-acute and long-term care setting.

The role requires an RN (BSN or LPN) with at least 3 years in long-term care and prior MDS/RAI experience, plus strong attention to detail and Medicare/Medicaid knowledge. Full-time, daytime hours, with competitive benefits.