RN Assistant MDS Director — MDS & Compliance Leader

CareRite Centers, LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 126,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Perks and Discounts

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Riverside Premier Rehabilitation and Healing Center is seeking an experienced Assistant MDS Director RN to join our clinical leadership team in New York. The role focuses on coordinating the MDS process, ensuring timely submissions, and supporting care planning within a high-standard skilled nursing environment.

Responsibilities include overseeing MDS assessments, coordinating RAI, and ensuring regulatory compliance while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Current RN license
• Prior MDS experience in a skilled nursing or long-term care setting
• RAC-CT certification preferred
• Strong knowledge of Medicare, PPS, PDPM, and CMS regulations
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with PCC and electronic medical records preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist with completion and oversight of MDS assessments in accordance with federal and state regulations
• Support coordination of the RAI process and interdisciplinary care planning
• Ensure accurate and timely MDS submissions to maximize reimbursement and maintain compliance
• Review clinical documentation to support coding accuracy and quality measures
• Collaborate with nursing, therapy, and interdisciplinary teams regarding resident assessments and care plans
• Monitor Medicare and managed care documentation requirements
• Assist in preparing for audits and regulatory surveys
• Provide education and support to clinical staff regarding MDS processes and documentation standards
• Maintain knowledge of current CMS guidelines and reimbursement systems

Skills

RN leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Organization

Analytical skills

Multitasking

Tools

PCC

EMR

Job description

Riverside Premier Rehabilitation and Healing Center is seeking an experienced Assistant MDS Director RN to join our clinical leadership team in New York. The role focuses on coordinating the MDS process, ensuring timely submissions, and supporting care planning within a high-standard skilled nursing environment.

Responsibilities include overseeing MDS assessments, coordinating RAI, and ensuring regulatory compliance while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.