MDS Coordinator (RN) — Drive Accurate Care & Compliance

Briarwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center; Needham (MA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) with match

Health, vision, and dental benefits

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Briarwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Needham, MA is seeking a full-time MDS Coordinator to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant completion of all MDS assessments.

The ideal candidate is an RN with 3+ years in long-term care, MDS/RAI experience, and strong clinical assessment skills, with working knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid regulations.

This role includes supervising data entry, reporting to the DON, supporting audits, and contributing to quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing (RN, BSN, or LPN).
• 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 Director of Nursing and leadership.
• 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 compliance with Medicare and Medicaid requirements.

Skills

MDS/RAI experience

Clinical assessment

Regulatory knowledge

Attention to detail

Education

RN license (RN/BSN/LPN)

Job description

Briarwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Needham, MA is seeking a full-time MDS Coordinator to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant completion of all MDS assessments.

The ideal candidate is an RN with 3+ years in long-term care, MDS/RAI experience, and strong clinical assessment skills, with working knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid regulations.

This role includes supervising data entry, reporting to the DON, supporting audits, and contributing to quality improvement initiatives.