MDS Nurse

Apploi; Trenton (NJ); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Supportive leadership

Opportunities for growth

Comprehensive benefits

Positive workplace focused on quality

Job summary

Riverside Health and Rehabilitation Center in Trenton, NJ, seeks an experienced MDS Coordinator to oversee the completion and accuracy of resident assessments while helping ensure regulatory compliance and appropriate reimbursement.

You will lead interdisciplinary care-plan meetings, coordinate MDS timelines, and collaborate with nursing, therapy, and other departments to reflect residents’ needs in care plans. Excellent regulatory knowledge and attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• RN license in NJ required.
• Strong knowledge of MDS 3.0, RAI guidelines, PDPM, Medicare and SN regulations.
• Organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and complete MDS assessments accurately and within required timeframes.
• Develop and maintain assessment schedules for Medicare, Medicaid, and OBRA residents.
• Ensure compliance with federal and New Jersey regulations.
• Lead interdisciplinary care-plan meetings and ensure care plans reflect residents’ needs.
• Review clinical documentation for accuracy, completeness, and reimbursement support.
• Monitor Medicare eligibility, skilled coverage, and assessment requirements.
• Apply current PDPM guidelines and identify appropriate clinical categories.
• Collaborate with nursing, therapy, social services, dietary, and other departments.
• Educate clinical staff on documentation requirements and MDS-related processes.
• Monitor quality measures and help identify opportunities for improvement.
• Participate in audits, surveys, and utilization-review activities.

Skills

MDS knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Interdisciplinary coordination

Education

RN license (New Jersey)

Tools

PointClickCare

Job description

MDS Coordinator

Riverside Health and Rehabilitation Center is seeking an experienced MDS Coordinator to join our clinical team in Trenton, NJ. The MDS Coordinator will oversee the completion and accuracy of resident assessments while helping ensure regulatory compliance and appropriate reimbursement.

We offer a supportive work environment, strong team culture, and an opportunity to play an important role in delivering high-quality resident care.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and complete MDS assessments accurately and within required timeframes
• Develop and maintain assessment schedules for Medicare, Medicaid, and OBRA residents
• Ensure compliance with federal and New Jersey regulations
• Lead interdisciplinary care-plan meetings and ensure care plans reflect residents’ needs
• Review clinical documentation for accuracy, completeness, and reimbursement support
• Monitor Medicare eligibility, skilled coverage, and assessment requirements
• Apply current PDPM guidelines and identify appropriate clinical categories
• Collaborate with nursing, therapy, social services, dietary, and other departments
• Educate clinical staff on documentation requirements and MDS-related processes
• Monitor quality measures and help identify opportunities for improvement
• Participate in audits, surveys, and utilization-review activities

Requirements

• Current and valid New Jersey RN license
• Prior MDS Coordinator experience is required
• Strong knowledge of MDS 3.0, RAI guidelines, PDPM, Medicare, and skilled nursing regulations
• Experience with PointClickCare preferred
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage assessment deadlines and competing priorities

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Supportive leadership and collaborative team environment
• Opportunities for professional growth
• Comprehensive benefits for eligible employees
• A positive workplace focused on quality care and resident satisfactionRemote/Hybrid option

Join the team at Riverside Health and Rehabilitation Center, where your experience and expertise will be valued.