RN MDS Coordinator: Compliance & Care Planning Lead

Apploi; Beverly (MA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Referral bonus

Health, vision, and dental

401(k) with match

Culture committee

Life insurance

EAP resources

Job summary

Blueberry Hill Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is seeking an experienced MDS Coordinator to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant MDS assessments for resident care planning and regulatory compliance. This full-time position supports reimbursement and quality improvement initiatives within a 132-bed facility.

RN licensed candidates with MDS/RAI experience and strong attention to detail will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, supervise data entry, and stay current with

Qualifications

• Active RN license required.
• Minimum of three (3) 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 established deadlines.
• Verify compliance with federal, state, and facility regulations related to MDS documentation and submission.
• Supervise MDS data entry, validation, and transmission processes to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Identify, investigate, and resolve data discrepancies and validation issues.
• Prepare and present MDS-related reports and updates to the Director of Nursing (DON) and leadership team.
• Provide feedback to clinical teams and address operational concerns related to documentation and care planning.
• Participate in facility surveys, audits, and regulatory reviews, providing required documentation and support.
• Assist with audit responses and maintain ongoing compliance with Medicare and Medicaid requirements.
• Stay current on changes to Medicare, Medicaid, and RAI/MDS regulations and guidelines.
• Support and contribute to MDS-related quality improvement and performance initiatives.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure accurate representation of resident care needs.

Skills

RN license

Long-term care experience

MDS/RAI experience

Attention to detail

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Nursing degree (RN/BSN/LPN)

Job description

Blueberry Hill Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is seeking an experienced MDS Coordinator to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant MDS assessments for resident care planning and regulatory compliance. This full-time position supports reimbursement and quality improvement initiatives within a 132-bed facility.

RN licensed candidates with MDS/RAI experience and strong attention to detail will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, supervise data entry, and stay current with