MDS Coordinator — RN Leading Care Planning & Compliance

Mqshealth; Danvers (MA); On-site; USD 48,216 - 82,656; 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

The Brentwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Danvers, MA is seeking a qualified MDS Coordinator for a full‑time role. You will oversee accurate MDS assessments to support resident care planning, reimbursement, and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate is a licensed RN (BSN/LPN acceptable) with at least 3 years of clinical experience in long‑term care and prior MDS/RAI experience. Strong assessment skills and knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid regulations are essential.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing (RN, BSN, or LPN).
• Current, active RN license required.
• Minimum of three 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/Medicaid regulations and reimbursement systems.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely and accurate completion of all MDS assessments.
• 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 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 RA I/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

Medicare/Medicaid regs knowledge

Education

RN/BSN/LPN (Nursing program)

Job description

The Brentwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Danvers, MA is seeking a qualified MDS Coordinator for a full‑time role. You will oversee accurate MDS assessments to support resident care planning, reimbursement, and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate is a licensed RN (BSN/LPN acceptable) with at least 3 years of clinical experience in long‑term care and prior MDS/RAI experience. Strong assessment skills and knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid regulations are essential.