RN MDS Coordinator - Full-Time, Daily Pay & Benefits

Lawrence-Rehabilitation-and-Senior-Living; Lawrence Township (NJ); On-site; USD 100,289,000 - 171,924,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Employee referral bonus

Health, vision, and dental benefits

401(k) with match

Employee engagement program

Company-sponsored life insurance

EAP resources

Job summary

Lawrence Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center in Lawrence Township is seeking an experienced MDS Coordinator to ensure timely, accurate MDS assessments and compliant documentation. This full-time role supports resident care planning, reimbursement, and regulatory compliance across interdisciplinary teams.

You will supervise MDS data entry, address data discrepancies, prepare reports for the DON and leadership, participate in surveys, audits, and respond to Medicare/Medicaid requirements while

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing (RN or BSN).
• Current, 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

MDS/RAI experience

Long-term care

Clinical assessment

Regulatory knowledge

Education

RN/BSN degree

Job description

Lawrence Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center in Lawrence Township is seeking an experienced MDS Coordinator to ensure timely, accurate MDS assessments and compliant documentation. This full-time role supports resident care planning, reimbursement, and regulatory compliance across interdisciplinary teams.

You will supervise MDS data entry, address data discrepancies, prepare reports for the DON and leadership, participate in surveys, audits, and respond to Medicare/Medicaid requirements while