NJ Licensed RN MDS Coordinator — Precision & Compliance Lead

MQS Health; East Windsor Township (NJ); On-site; USD 48,000 - 76,000; 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 commit

Company-sponsored life insurance

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Job summary

Merwick Post Acute seeks an experienced MDS Coordinator with an active NJ RN license to join our in-office team. You will ensure timely, accurate MDS assessments to support resident care planning, reimbursement, and regulatory compliance.

You will supervise data entry, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, and stay current on Medicare/Medicaid/RAI guidelines while contributing to quality improvement and regulatory readiness.

Qualifications

• RN, BSN, or LPN with active NJ license.
• Active RN license required.
• Minimum of three 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.
• 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 and updates to the Director of Nursing (DON) 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

Medicare/Medicaid rules

Education

RN/BSN/LPN with NJ license

Job description

Merwick Post Acute seeks an experienced MDS Coordinator with an active NJ RN license to join our in-office team. You will ensure timely, accurate MDS assessments to support resident care planning, reimbursement, and regulatory compliance.

You will supervise data entry, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, and stay current on Medicare/Medicaid/RAI guidelines while contributing to quality improvement and regulatory readiness.