MDS Coordinator RN – Long-Term Care (In-Office)

m erwickrehab; 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

Company-sponsored life insurance

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Job summary

Merwick Post Acute invites applications for an MDS Coordinator. This full-time in-office role requires an active NJ RN license and at least three years in long-term care with MDS/RAI experience.

You will ensure timely, compliant MDS assessments, support resident care planning, and help optimize reimbursement and regulatory compliance. Join a team guided by Passion, Respect, and Excellence, with benefits including tuition reimbursement, health/dental/vision, 401(k), life insurance, EAP, and an

Qualifications

• RN license required in NJ or active RN license in NJ.
• 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 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 for 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 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

Regulatory knowledge

MDS/RAI experience

Attention to detail

Education

RN/BSN/LPN

Job description

Merwick Post Acute invites applications for an MDS Coordinator. This full-time in-office role requires an active NJ RN license and at least three years in long-term care with MDS/RAI experience.

You will ensure timely, compliant MDS assessments, support resident care planning, and help optimize reimbursement and regulatory compliance. Join a team guided by Passion, Respect, and Excellence, with benefits including tuition reimbursement, health/dental/vision, 401(k), life insurance, EAP, and an