RN MDS Coordinator: Compliance & Care Planning

v enetianrehab; South Amboy (NJ); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 115,000; 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

EAP resources

Job summary

Venetian Care & Rehabilitation seeks an MDS Coordinator to ensure accurate completion of MDS assessments, staying compliant with Medicare/Medicaid requirements. In-person, full-time role in New Jersey, Monday–Friday, with a generous salary range.

The ideal candidate holds an active NJ RN license, has 3+ years in long-term care, and brings MDS/RAI experience to drive quality care planning, reimbursement accuracy, and regulatory success.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in New Jersey 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 in accordance with regulatory requirements and deadlines.
• Verify compliance with federal, state, and facility regulations related to MDS documentation and submission.
• Supervise MDS data entry, validation, and transmission processes for accuracy and timeliness.
• Identify, investigate, and resolve data discrepancies and validation issues.
• Prepare and present MDS-related reports to the DON and leadership team.
• Provide feedback to clinical teams and address operational concerns related to documentation and care planning.
• Participate in surveys, audits, and regulatory reviews with required documentation support.
• Assist with audit responses and maintain compliance with Medicare/Medicaid requirements.
• Stay current on changes to Medicare/Medicaid/RAI/MDS guidelines.
• Support MDS-related quality improvement and performance initiatives.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure accurate representation of resident care needs.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Regulatory compliance

Education

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing (RN/BSN/LPN)

Job description

Venetian Care & Rehabilitation seeks an MDS Coordinator to ensure accurate completion of MDS assessments, staying compliant with Medicare/Medicaid requirements. In-person, full-time role in New Jersey, Monday–Friday, with a generous salary range.

The ideal candidate holds an active NJ RN license, has 3+ years in long-term care, and brings MDS/RAI experience to drive quality care planning, reimbursement accuracy, and regulatory success.