MDS Coordinator RN: Accurate Care & Compliance Lead

Marquis Health Consulting Services; Lawrence Township (NJ); On-site; USD 48,000 - 83,000; 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 commit

Company-sponsored life insurance

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Job summary

Lawrence Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center is seeking an experienced MDS Coordinator to ensure timely, accurate MDS assessments and compliant documentation. You will supervise data entry, validate transmission, and address data discrepancies while supporting resident care planning and regulatory compliance.

The role requires an active RN license, a BSN preferred, and 3+ years in a long-term care setting with MDS/RAI experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing with RN or BSN.
• Current, active RN license.
• Minimum of three (3) years of clinical experience in a long-term care setting.
• Prior MDS/RAI experience.
• 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 to ensure 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 facility surveys, audits, and regulatory reviews with required documentation.
• 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

MDS/RAI experience

Regulatory knowledge

Clinical assessment

Attention to detail

Education

Accredited School of Nursing (RN or BSN)

Job description

Lawrence Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center is seeking an experienced MDS Coordinator to ensure timely, accurate MDS assessments and compliant documentation. You will supervise data entry, validate transmission, and address data discrepancies while supporting resident care planning and regulatory compliance.

The role requires an active RN license, a BSN preferred, and 3+ years in a long-term care setting with MDS/RAI experience.