RN MDS Coordinator: Accurate Care & Compliance Leader

Merwick Post Acute; Hopewell 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

Life insurance

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Job summary

Merwick Post Acute in New Jersey is seeking an MDS Coordinator with an active RN license to join our in-office team. You will manage MDS assessments, ensure regulatory compliance, and support resident care planning.

Responsibilities include completing MDS timely, supervising data entry, auditing documentation, and coordinating with the DON and care teams. Experience with Medicare/Medicaid rules and RAIs is required.

Qualifications

• RN with active NJ license required.
• Minimum 3 years' clinical experience in a long-term care setting.
• Prior MDS/RAI experience required.
• Strong knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid regulations and reimbursement.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely and accurate completion of all MDS assessments per regulations and deadlines.
• Verify compliance with federal/state/facility MDS regulations and submissions.
• Supervise MDS data entry, validation, and transmission for accuracy.
• Identify and resolve data discrepancies and validation issues.
• Prepare MDS-related reports for the Director of Nursing and leadership.
• Provide feedback to clinical teams on documentation and care planning.
• Support audits/surveys and respond to regulatory reviews.
• Stay current on Medicare/Medicaid/RAI/MDS changes and guidelines.
• Contribute to quality improvement and cross-disciplinary collaboration.

Skills

RN licensure NJ

Clinical assessment

Attention to detail

Medicare/Medicaid knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Education

RN license (NJ)

Long-term care experience

Job description

Merwick Post Acute in New Jersey is seeking an MDS Coordinator with an active RN license to join our in-office team. You will manage MDS assessments, ensure regulatory compliance, and support resident care planning.

Responsibilities include completing MDS timely, supervising data entry, auditing documentation, and coordinating with the DON and care teams. Experience with Medicare/Medicaid rules and RAIs is required.