MDS Nurse | RN/LPN — Long-Term Care Assessment Pro

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

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.