RN MDS Coordinator: Lead Care Planning & Compliance

Elderwood; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement for clinical/NP

Shift differentials

Full benefits package

401(k) with employer matching

Employee referral program

Professional development & training

Paid time off & holiday benefits

Job summary

Parkway Health & Rehabilitation Center in Boston, MA is seeking an experienced RN MDS Coordinator. You will oversee MDS/PPS and OBRA assessments, coordinate care planning with an interdisciplinary team, and ensure regulatory compliance for Medicare, Medicaid and managed care.

You will lead care plan development, facilitate conferences with residents and families, and partner with nursing leadership to optimize patient outcomes and reimbursement processes.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Massachusetts.
• Nursing degree from an accredited college or university.
• Previous experience in skilled nursing or long-term care preferred.
• Knowledge of the MDS and care planning process.
• Prior experience with MDS 3.0 scheduling, coding, and submission preferred.
• Experience with Medicare/PPS, Medicaid, Managed Care, Part A coverage, and reimbursement processes preferred.
• Strong understanding of resident assessment, care planning, and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the MDS & Resident Assessment Process for short-term and long-term residents.
• Establish and maintain schedules for required assessments per regulations.
• Ensure MDS assessments and related documentation are accurate and timely.
• Coordinate with interdisciplinary team to reflect current resident needs in care plans.
• Generate and distribute monthly care plan calendars and conduct conferences with residents and families.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Critical thinking

Verbal and written communication

Education

Nursing degree

Tools

PointClickCare

MDS 3.0 scheduling

Job description

Parkway Health & Rehabilitation Center in Boston, MA is seeking an experienced RN MDS Coordinator. You will oversee MDS/PPS and OBRA assessments, coordinate care planning with an interdisciplinary team, and ensure regulatory compliance for Medicare, Medicaid and managed care.

You will lead care plan development, facilitate conferences with residents and families, and partner with nursing leadership to optimize patient outcomes and reimbursement processes.