MDS Coordinator — RN Lead for Compliance & Care Planning

Coral Harbor Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center; Bradley Park (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 comité

Company-sponsored life insurance

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Job summary

Coral Harbor Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in New Jersey is seeking an experienced MDS Coordinator to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant completion of Medicare/Medicaid MDS assessments that support resident care planning and regulatory compliance.

The role requires an RN/BSN/LPN with an active RN license, at least three years of LTC experience, and prior MDS/RAI experience; you will supervise data entry, resolve discrepancies, and report to the DON and leadership.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing (RN/BSN/LPN).
• Current, 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 established 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 and updates to the Director of Nursing (DON) and leadership team.
• 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

Clinical assessment

Attention to detail

Regulatory knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing (RN/BSN/LPN)

Job description

Coral Harbor Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in New Jersey is seeking an experienced MDS Coordinator to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant completion of Medicare/Medicaid MDS assessments that support resident care planning and regulatory compliance.

The role requires an RN/BSN/LPN with an active RN license, at least three years of LTC experience, and prior MDS/RAI experience; you will supervise data entry, resolve discrepancies, and report to the DON and leadership.