MDS Coordinator: RN Leader in Care Quality

Marquis Health Consulting Services; Westerly (RI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 69,000; 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

Westerly Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is seeking a MDS Coordinator to ensure timely, accurate MDS assessments for care planning, reimbursement, and regulatory compliance. The role requires an RN license and 3+ years in long-term care, with prior MDS/RAI experience.

The position is full-time in Westerly, RI, with salary of $35-$50 per hour. Strong regulatory knowledge and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams are essential for success.

Qualifications

• 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 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 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 initiatives
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure accurate representation of resident care needs

Skills

Clinical assessment

Attention to detail

Regulatory knowledge (Medicare/Medica\

MDS/RAI experience

Education

Nursing credential (RN/BSN/LPN)

Job description

Westerly Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is seeking a MDS Coordinator to ensure timely, accurate MDS assessments for care planning, reimbursement, and regulatory compliance. The role requires an RN license and 3+ years in long-term care, with prior MDS/RAI experience.

The position is full-time in Westerly, RI, with salary of $35-$50 per hour. Strong regulatory knowledge and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams are essential for success.