MDS Nurse

Advocate Healthcare of East Boston; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Healthcare Center of East Boston seeks an experienced nurse to lead MDS activities and regulatory compliance. You will complete MDS assessments, coordinate interdisciplinary care plans, and track schedules to ensure timely regulatory submissions.

The role requires an MA RN or LPN license, 1–2 years in long-term care, and RAC-CT preferred or willingness to obtain. Strong attention to detail and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Current MA RN or LPN license.
• 1–2 years' experience in long-term care or skilled nursing.
• Prior MDS experience or RAC-CT certification preferred.
• Strong regulatory knowledge related to Medicare/Medicaid.
• Attention to detail and effective communication within teams.

Responsibilities

• Complete and submit accurate MDS assessments per regulations.
• Coordinate interdisciplinary care plan meetings.
• Monitor assessment schedules to meet regulatory timelines.
• Analyze MDS data to support quality improvement and reimbursement.
• Educate staff on care documentation standards.
• Collaborate with nursing, therapy, and admin teams for resident-centered care.
• Participate in audits, surveys, and inspections as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Regulatory knowledge

MDS data analysis

Staff education

Audits & compliance

Education

MA RN or LPN license

Job description

At The Advocate Healthcare Center of East Boston, our brand new management team is making moves!! Our dedication on behalf of the East Boston community hasn't changed; our methods have! Dedicated to improved staffing ratios and improved care for our residents, Advocate Healthcare Center of East Boston is where you want to be.

Key Responsibilities:

• Complete and submit accurate and timely MDS assessments per federal and state regulations.

• Coordinate interdisciplinary team meetings to develop individualized resident care plans.

• Monitor and track assessment schedules to ensure compliance with regulatory timelines.

• Analyze MDS data to support quality improvement initiatives and reimbursement optimization.

• Educate staff on care documentation standards and regulatory changes.

• Collaborate with nursing, therapy, and administrative teams to ensure resident-centered care.

• Participate in audits, surveys, and inspections as needed.

Qualifications:

• Current RN or LPN/RN license in MA

• Minimum of [1-2] years of experience in long-term care or skilled nursing facility.

• Prior MDS experience is preferred (MDS 3.0 knowledge is highly desirable).

• Certification in Resident Assessment Coordination (RAC-CT) preferred or willingness to obtain.

• Strong understanding of Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement processes.

• Exceptional attention to detail, organization, and communication skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.