MDS Coordinator (RN) | Mon-Fri, Daily Pay, LTC

MQS Health; New Providence (NJ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 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

EAP resources

Job summary

Spring Grove Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, a 106-bed Sub-Acute and Long-Term Care facility, is seeking an MDS Coordinator to ensure timely, accurate MDS assessments and regulatory compliance. The role supports resident care planning, reimbursement, and quality outcomes within a values-driven team.

Qualifications include an active RN license and 3+ years in long-term care, with prior MDS/RAI experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing with RN/BSN/LPN credentials.
• 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 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 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

Communication

Education

RN license

Job description

Spring Grove Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, a 106-bed Sub-Acute and Long-Term Care facility, is seeking an MDS Coordinator to ensure timely, accurate MDS assessments and regulatory compliance. The role supports resident care planning, reimbursement, and quality outcomes within a values-driven team.

Qualifications include an active RN license and 3+ years in long-term care, with prior MDS/RAI experience.