RN MDS

St. John; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Life insurance

Telemedicine

Weekly paychecks

PayActiv access

Free parking

24/7 fitness center

Paid time off and holidays

On-site child care

Employee Assistance Plan

Cell phone discounts

Recognition activities

Job summary

St. John’s Home is seeking an MDS Registered Nurse Lead Coordinator for a full-time, 40‑hour work week in Rochester, NY. The role focuses on completing MDS assessments, leading LPNACs, and ensuring regulatory compliance for PDPM and Medicare A reimbursement.

The position requires an active NYS RN license, CPR, and MDS 3.0 certification within 18 months. Competitive pay with benefits is offered in a supportive elder-care environment.

Qualifications

• Current New York State Registered Professional Nursing License required.
• Current CPR certification.
• PRI certification and AANAC MDS 3.0 certification within 18 months of hire.
• Three years clinical nursing experience, preferably in a long-term care setting.
• Long-term care experience preferred.
• Must possess good organizational, leadership, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and support LPN Assessment Coordinators (LPNACs).
• Coordinate and schedule Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments.
• Audit MDS assessments for quality, regulatory compliance, completeness, and accuracy.
• Audit for PDPM and NYS CMI accuracy.
• Assist with MDS completion to ensure timely submission.
• Perform final reviews of completed MDS assessments for accuracy and compliance.
• Provide education on MDS processes to LPNACs.
• Liaise with physicians and other providers to obtain documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

NYS Nursing License

Tools

MS Word

Email

EMR charting

Job description

Salary Range: $70,000.00 To $82,000.00 Annually

St. John’s is leading and inspiring a shift in society’s views of elderhood. Join our family of dedicated, talented employees who are at the forefront of innovative senior services delivery in this community. St. John’s embraces living every day by fostering a culture that is friendly, respectful, responsive, compassionate, innovative, and fun for both employees and the elders and residents that call St. John’s home.

If this description speaks to you, continue reading about the opportunity of MDS Registered Nurse Lead Coordinator. This is a full-time, 40 hours per weekday position located at St. John’s Home.

Position Summary: The MDS RN completes the Minimum Data Sets (MDS) as assigned, while remaining open to learning and mastering other aspects of Reimbursement. Responsibilities include:

• Assisted with oversight and support of LPN Assessment Coordinators (LPNACs).
• Coordinated and scheduled Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments.
• Audited MDS assessments to ensure quality measures, regulatory compliance, completeness, and accuracy.
• Conducted audits for Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM) and New York State Case Mix Index (CMI) accuracy.
• Assisted with MDS completion as needed to ensure timely submission.
• Performed final ("check") reviews of completed MDS assessments for accuracy and compliance.
• Provided education and guidance to LPNACs regarding the RAI Manual and proper MDS completion.
• Served as a liaison with physicians and other medical providers to obtain documentation and clarify clinical information as needed.

Competencies:

• Working knowledge in MS Word, email, AOD and EMR charting.
• Provide the interface for communication of resident care needs with members of other disciplines, utilizing an in-depth knowledge base to ensure comprehensive follow-through on problems.
• Compare and interpret previous and present data when problem solving and report pertinent data in records.
• Recognize and report safety hazards.
• Utilize knowledge base of group dynamics when working with residents, participating in staff and interdisciplinary meetings.

Qualifications:

• Current New York State Registered Professional Nursing License required.
• Current CPR certification.
• PRI certification and AANAC MDS 3.0 certification within 18 months of hire.
• Three years clinical nursing experience, preferably in a long-term care setting. Working knowledge of MDS and Medicare A reimbursement.
• Long-term care experience preferred.
• Must possess good organizational, leadership, and communication skills.
• Ability to interact with Elders and care for their needs.
• Technical expertise in MS Word, email, AOD and charting.
• Willingness to embrace and exemplify St. John’s Brand Characteristics.

Physical Requirements:

• Sits, stands, walks most of the day. Frequent movement between neighborhoods

Exposure to Conditions:

• May be exposed to infections, odors, and psychosocial behaviors.

Pay:

Commensurate with experience: $31.50-$40.00 hourly.

Check out what we have to offer YOU at https://www.stjohnsliving.org/careers:

• Health, dental, vision insurance (30 hours+)
• Employer sponsored life insurance & telemedicine (30 hours+)
• Weekly paychecks
• Competitive pay
• Ability to pay your bills before pay day through PayActiv: https://www.payactiv.com/employees/
• Free parking
• 24/7 fitness center
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• On-site child care
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Cell phone discounts
• Recognition activities and events

St. John’s is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other status protected by laws and regulations.