MDS Coordinator RN: Drive Compliance & Care Excellence

Emerald Peek Rehab; City of Peekskill (NY); On-site; USD 117,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

The Emerald Peek Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is seeking an experienced MDS Coordinator (RN) to join our clinical leadership team in a full-time role. The ideal candidate will manage MDS assessments, ensure regulatory compliance, and support optimal reimbursement while maintaining excellent resident care.

Responsibilities include coordinating the full MDS process, scheduling, documentation, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Current and active RN license in the applicable state.
• Experience as an MDS Coordinator in SNF/Long-Term Care preferred.
• Strong knowledge of MDS, RAI, PDPM, Medicare/Medicaid and reimbursement processes.
• Experience with MDS software and electronic medical records.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and time-management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and complete MDS assessments accurately and within required timeframes.
• Manage the full MDS process, including scheduling, assessments, care area triggers, and documentation.
• Ensure CMS/state/federal regulatory compliance.
• Review clinical documentation to support accurate coding and reimbursement.
• Collaborate with nursing, therapy, social services, dietary and other teams.
• Participate in care plan meetings and reflect current resident needs.
• Monitor MDS schedules, deadlines, and validation reports.
• Identify documentation and coding opportunities and educate staff.
• Assist with Medicare, Medicaid and reimbursement processes.
• Stay current on MDS requirements, RAI, PDPM and related regulations.
• Participate in quality improvement and survey readiness.

Skills

RN license

MDS coordination

CMS/RAI/PDPM knowledge

documentation accuracy

interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

RN license (active)

Tools

MDS software

EMR systems

Job description

The Emerald Peek Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is seeking an experienced MDS Coordinator (RN) to join our clinical leadership team in a full-time role. The ideal candidate will manage MDS assessments, ensure regulatory compliance, and support optimal reimbursement while maintaining excellent resident care.

Responsibilities include coordinating the full MDS process, scheduling, documentation, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.