MDS Coordinator-RN

Whitney Center, Incorporated; Whitneyville (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long Term/Short Term Disability

Life Insurance

401k Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Whitney Center is seeking an MDS Coordinator to coordinate and expedite MDS/RAI processes for residents. You will ensure compliant assessments, proper coding, and timely submissions while collaborating with the care team to support reimbursement and quality outcomes.

The role requires CT RN or LPN license, RAC-CT certification, and at least 2 years of MDS experience, with strong documentation and interdisciplinary teamwork. This is a full-time position at our Hamden facility.

Qualifications

• Current, active Connecticut RN or LPN license.
• RAC-CT certification.
• Minimum 2 years MDS assessment/coding experience.
• Strong knowledge of MDS 3.0, RAI, OBRA/PPS, and PDPM.
• Excellent clinical assessment, documentation, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and complete MDS assessments per regulatory timelines.
• Manage RAI/MDS schedule and ensure timely submission.
• Lead interdisciplinary care planning with nursing, therapy, social services and dietary.
• Review records for accuracy and completeness with supporting docs.
• Ensure documentation reflects resident conditions and needs.

Skills

MDS coding

Documentation

Clinical assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Connecticut RN or LPN license

RAC-CT certification

Tools

EMR software

Job description

• Location 200 Leeder Hill Dr,Hamden, CT, 06517,United States
• Job Category Nursing
• Employee Type FT 40 Hr Employee

Contact information

• Name Lin Browne
• Phone [phone]
• Email [e-mail]

Description

Full Time 40hr/week Monday-Friday 9am-5pm

All of us at Whitney Center believe that every individual regardless of age, physical, or cognitive ability has the right to be engaged in life and personally fulfilled. As a member of the Health Center, I will work toward achieving this mission by offering choice in how those we serve engage in a variety of quality-of life services that helps them realize their potential, regardless of physical, emotional or cognitive limitations.

As a member of the Whitney Center Health Center Team, the MDS Coordinator is responsible for the preparation of all Medicare A MDS assessments, oversight of non-Medicare assessments for timeliness and thoroughness, electronic submission of assessments, determination of RUGS levels, coordination of information to accounting and oversight of the census by performing the following duties. In this role you will interact with residents, family members, co-workers, professionals and other visitors. As such it is your responsibility to promote a positive work environment and maintain positive work relationships. It is important in this role that you adapt to changing demands courteously and professionally.

We are proud to offer:

Long Term/Short Term Disability

Life Insurance

401k Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

If working with people who are dedicated, compassionate, and concerned about the wellbeing of those we serve is important to you, then we would like to meet with you. We've built a strong reputation on the outstanding services we provide.

EEO/AA/M/F/DV

Requirements

The MDS Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and overseeing the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) and Minimum Data Set (MDS) process for Health Center residents. This position ensures accurate, timely assessments and documentation in compliance with federal and Connecticut regulations while supporting quality outcomes, individualized care planning, and appropriate reimbursement.

• Coordinate and complete MDS assessments in accordance with regulatory timelines and requirements.
• Manage the RAI/MDS assessment schedule and ensure timely completion and submission.
• Lead interdisciplinary care planning processes involving nursing, therapy, social services, dietary, activities, and other clinical team members.
• Review resident records and clinical documentation to ensure accuracy, completeness, and appropriate supporting documentation.
• Collaborate with clinical staff to ensure documentation accurately reflects resident conditions, services, and care needs.
• Support appropriate Medicare, Medicaid, and PDPM reimbursement through accurate assessment and clinical coding.
• Monitor regulatory requirements and maintain compliance with MDS 3.0, OBRA/PPS regulations, and the RAI User’s Manual.
• Identify documentation or clinical inconsistencies and work with the interdisciplinary team to resolve them.
• Maintain accurate records and submit required assessments to appropriate regulatory agencies.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives related to resident outcomes, documentation, and reimbursement.

Summary

• Current, active, unencumbered Connecticut RN or LPN license.
• RAC-CT (Resident Assessment Coordinator - Certified) certification
• Minimum2 years of MDS assessment/coding experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of MDS 3.0, RAI processes, OBRA/PPS regulations, and PDPM.
• Excellent clinical assessment, documentation, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Proficiency with electronic medical records and related clinical software.