MDS Nurse: Care Coordination & Compliance Leader

Apploi; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Healthcare Center of East Boston is seeking an experienced MDS Nurse to coordinate and oversee MDS assessments, ensuring regulatory compliance and accurate documentation for proper care planning and reimbursement. You will lead interdisciplinary teams, monitor schedules, and participate in audits to support high-quality, resident-centered care.

Required MA RN or LPN license with 1-2 years in long-term care; MDS 3.0 knowledge is preferred; RAC-CT certification is a plus or willingness to

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 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.

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.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Regulatory knowledge

Documentation accuracy

Education

RN or LPN license in MA

Job description

Advocate Healthcare Center of East Boston is seeking an experienced MDS Nurse to coordinate and oversee MDS assessments, ensuring regulatory compliance and accurate documentation for proper care planning and reimbursement. You will lead interdisciplinary teams, monitor schedules, and participate in audits to support high-quality, resident-centered care.

Required MA RN or LPN license with 1-2 years in long-term care; MDS 3.0 knowledge is preferred; RAC-CT certification is a plus or willingness to