MDS Coordinator — RN Lead for Compliance & Care Planning

Cape Cod Post Acute; Brewster (MA); 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

Company-sponsored life insurance

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Job summary

Cape Cod Post Acute is seeking an MDS Coordinator to ensure timely, accurate MDS assessments that support resident care and regulatory compliance. The role requires an active RN license and at least three years of long-term care experience, with prior MDS/RAI experience preferred.

You will supervise data entry, address discrepancies, and provide reports to the DON and leadership. The position offers full-time hours with daily pay and a competitive hourly rate.

Qualifications

• RN license required.
• Minimum of three years of clinical experience in a long-term care setting.
• Prior MDS/RAI experience is required.
• Strong clinical assessment skills with attention to detail and accuracy.

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, providing 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.

Education

RN license

Nursing degree (RN/BSN/LPN)

Job description

Cape Cod Post Acute is seeking an MDS Coordinator to ensure timely, accurate MDS assessments that support resident care and regulatory compliance. The role requires an active RN license and at least three years of long-term care experience, with prior MDS/RAI experience preferred.

You will supervise data entry, address discrepancies, and provide reports to the DON and leadership. The position offers full-time hours with daily pay and a competitive hourly rate.