MDS Coordinator RN – In-Office, Growth & Benefits

MQS Health; East Windsor Township (NJ); On-site; USD 48,000 - 76,000; 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

Job summary

Merwick Post Acute is seeking an MDS Coordinator in New Jersey to ensure timely, accurate MDS assessments and compliance. The role emphasizes regulatory adherence and collaboration with the DON and care teams to support resident care planning and reimbursement.

This in-office, full-time position requires an active NJ RN license, 3+ years in long-term care, and prior MDS/RAI experience. Competitive benefits are included to support staff and patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• RN license required and active in NJ.
• 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

• Complete all MDS assessments timely 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 (DON) 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, providing required documentation and support.
• 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

Long-term care

Regulatory knowledge

Clinical assessment

Education

RN license and nursing degree

Job description

Merwick Post Acute is seeking an MDS Coordinator in New Jersey to ensure timely, accurate MDS assessments and compliance. The role emphasizes regulatory adherence and collaboration with the DON and care teams to support resident care planning and reimbursement.

This in-office, full-time position requires an active NJ RN license, 3+ years in long-term care, and prior MDS/RAI experience. Competitive benefits are included to support staff and patient outcomes.