RN MDS Coordinator — Impactful Compliance Leader

MQS Health; South Amboy (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 115,000; 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

Venetian Care & Rehabilitation, a 180-bed Sub-Acute and Long-Term Care facility, seeks an MDS Coordinator to ensure timely and accurate MDS assessments in compliance with regulations. An active NJ RN license and prior MDS/RAI experience are required, with a minimum of three years in long-term care.

The role is full-time, in-person, Monday–Friday, with a salary range of $80,000–$115,000 annually and comprehensive benefits, including tuition reimbursement and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

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

Clinical assessment

Regulatory knowledge

Attention to detail

Education

RN/BSN/LPN

Job description

Venetian Care & Rehabilitation, a 180-bed Sub-Acute and Long-Term Care facility, seeks an MDS Coordinator to ensure timely and accurate MDS assessments in compliance with regulations. An active NJ RN license and prior MDS/RAI experience are required, with a minimum of three years in long-term care.

The role is full-time, in-person, Monday–Friday, with a salary range of $80,000–$115,000 annually and comprehensive benefits, including tuition reimbursement and 401(k) matching.