Regional MDS RN Coordinator – Sitewide Reimbursement Lead

Elderwood Administrative Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Retirement Plan with CompanyMatch

Free On-Site Parking

Generous PTO & holiday package

Life Insurance

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Elderwood Administrative Services is seeking a Regional MDS Coordinator (RN) to support four skilled nursing communities in Central and Western New York. This role involves travel among Brockport, Liverpool, Hornell and Waverly to ensure MDS accuracy and optimal reimbursement.

You will partner with leaders to implement CMS changes, mentor facility teams, and influence resident care outcomes. Excellent communication and regulatory knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• Active RN license is required.
• Minimum of 5 years of MDS experience in skilled nursing or long-term care.
• Strong knowledge of SNF reimbursement (PDPM, Medicaid CMI), ICD-10 coding and CMS Quality Reporting.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of MDS assessments and clinical reimbursement data across your four facilities.
• Audit MDS coding and supporting documentation, then work with teams to close gaps and improve processes.
• Educate and mentor facility MDS coordinators and nursing staff on PDPM, Medicaid CMI and regulatory updates.
• Analyze reimbursement data and share regular updates on outcomes and trends.
• Take part in UR meetings and collaborate with facility and corporate leaders.
• Support quality initiatives, including Quality Measures and Nursing Home Quality Initiatives.
• Provide hands-on, onsite MDS coverage and support when a facility needs it.
• Stay current through CMS webinars and industry training.

Skills

RN license

MDS expertise

PDPM knowledge

ICD-10 coding

CMS Quality Reporting

Tools

PointClickCare (PCC)

Job description

Elderwood Administrative Services is seeking a Regional MDS Coordinator (RN) to support four skilled nursing communities in Central and Western New York. This role involves travel among Brockport, Liverpool, Hornell and Waverly to ensure MDS accuracy and optimal reimbursement.

You will partner with leaders to implement CMS changes, mentor facility teams, and influence resident care outcomes. Excellent communication and regulatory knowledge are essential.