RN MDS Coordinator: Lead Care Data & Compliance

Kids for the Future; New Jersey; On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Twin Lakes Community, a leader in senior care on a single campus, seeks an RN MDS Coordinator to oversee MDS generation and timely data transmission for Medicare/Medicaid residents.

The role requires maintaining RN licensure, ensuring regulatory compliance, and leading staff education on MDS/PPS/Medicare/Medicaid. A strong background in skilled nursing and collaborative care is essential for success.

Qualifications

• RN licensure and strong knowledge of MDS and PPS processes.
• Experience coordinating Medicare/Medicaid data and compliance.
• Ability to educate and guide staff on regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee generation of MDS for residents and ensure timely data transmission.
• Maintain RN licensure and verify licenses for MDS nurses.
• Ensure departmental operations comply with federal, state, and local laws.
• Develop and implement policies for resident assessment and care plans.
• Coordinate assessments when resident status changes and communicate care plans.
• Attend Family Conferences to review care plans and address concerns.
• Enter assessment data accurately and support PPS calculations with Accounting.
• Share Quality Indicators with staff and implement QI improvements.
• Provide staff education on MDS/PPS/Medicare/Medicaid and in-service training.
• Assist with department orientation and training procedures, and participate in staffing decisions.

Skills

RN licensure

MDS coordination

Regulatory compliance

Staff education

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor Degree in Nursing

Job description

Twin Lakes Community, a leader in senior care on a single campus, seeks an RN MDS Coordinator to oversee MDS generation and timely data transmission for Medicare/Medicaid residents.

The role requires maintaining RN licensure, ensuring regulatory compliance, and leading staff education on MDS/PPS/Medicare/Medicaid. A strong background in skilled nursing and collaborative care is essential for success.