MDS Coordinator, RN

Career Strategies; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

PTO

401(k) with company match

Continuing education opportunities

Supportive leadership team

Job summary

Career Strategies is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to join our skilled nursing team as an MDS Coordinator. This role emphasizes accurate MDS/CAAs, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to optimize resident care.

Responsibilities include coordinating MDS assessments per CMS/state regulations, ensuring timely documentation, updating care plans, and supporting QA initiatives while training staff on MDS processes.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in CT.
• Minimum 2 years of MDS Coordinator experience in skilled nursing or long-term care.
• Strong knowledge of RAI Manual, MDS 3.0, PDPM, Medicare/Medicaid, CMS regulations.
• Experience with PointClickCare or other EHR systems preferred.
• RAC-CT certification is a plus.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines while maintaining accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and complete the MDS assessment process per CMS and state regulations.
• Ensure timely and accurate MDS assessments and CAAs.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to update individualized care plans.
• Maximize reimbursement through accurate documentation and coding.
• Review clinical documentation for accuracy and completeness.
• Monitor Quality Measures and assist with QA initiatives.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and facility regulations.
• Assist with survey preparation and respond to audit requests.
• Educate nursing staff on documentation requirements and MDS processes.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

RN license (Connecticut)

MDS Coordinator experience 2+ years

Tools

PointClickCare

EHR systems

Job description

Join a team where your clinical expertise makes a difference.

We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to join our skilled nursing team as an MDS Coordinator. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented clinician who is passionate about resident care, accurate reimbursement, regulatory compliance, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and complete the MDS assessment process in accordance with CMS and state regulations.
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of MDS assessments and care area assessments (CAAs).
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to develop and update individualized care plans.
• Maximize Medicare, Medicaid, and managed care reimbursement through accurate documentation and coding.
• Review clinical documentation for accuracy and completeness.
• Monitor Quality Measures (QMs) and assist with quality improvement initiatives.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and facility regulations.
• Participate in survey preparation and respond to audit requests.
• Educate nursing staff on documentation requirements and MDS processes.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Connecticut (required).
• Minimum 2 years of MDS Coordinator experience in a skilled nursing or long-term care setting.
• Strong working knowledge of RAI Manual, MDS 3.0, PDPM, Medicare, Medicaid, and CMS regulations.
• Experience with PointClickCare or other electronic health record systems preferred.
• RAC-CT certification is a plus.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines while maintaining accuracy.

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) with company match
• Continuing education opportunities
• Supportive leadership team
• Stable organization with opportunities for career advancement