MDS Coordinator — Regulatory Compliance & Care Planning (RN)

Westerly Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center; Westerly (RI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 69,000; 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 team

Company-sponsored life insurance

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Job summary

Westerly Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Westerly, RI is seeking a full-time MDS Coordinator to ensure timely, accurate MDS assessments and regulatory compliance to support resident care planning and reimbursement.

The role requires an active RN license and at least three years in long-term care with prior MDS/RAI experience, strong clinical assessment skills, and collaboration across interdisciplinary teams. Benefit-rich, supportive workplace.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing (RN, BSN, or LPN).
• Current, active RN 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

RN license

Clinical assessment

Regulatory knowledge

MDS/RAI experience

Long-term care experience

Education

RN/BSN/LPN

Job description

Westerly Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Westerly, RI is seeking a full-time MDS Coordinator to ensure timely, accurate MDS assessments and regulatory compliance to support resident care planning and reimbursement.

The role requires an active RN license and at least three years in long-term care with prior MDS/RAI experience, strong clinical assessment skills, and collaboration across interdisciplinary teams. Benefit-rich, supportive workplace.