RN MDS Coordinator: Lead Care Planning & Compliance

Cambridge Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center; Moorestown Township (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Employee referral bonus

Health, vision, and dental benefits

401(k) with match

EAP resources

Job summary

Cambridge Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in New Jersey is seeking an experienced RN MDS Coordinator for a full-time, on-site role. You will lead accurate MDS assessments to support resident care planning, reimbursement, and regulatory compliance.

Ideal candidates hold a nursing degree with NJ RN license, 3+ years in long-term care, and MDS/RAI experience. The position offers a competitive salary range and comprehensive benefits in a collaborative, patient-centered environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing (RN, BSN, or LPN).
• Current, active RN license in New Jersey.
• Minimum of three years in a long-term care setting.
• Prior MDS/RAI experience required.
• Strong clinical assessment and accuracy.
• Knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement rules.

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 compliance

MDS coordination

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Nursing degree (RN/BSN/LPN)

Job description

Cambridge Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in New Jersey is seeking an experienced RN MDS Coordinator for a full-time, on-site role. You will lead accurate MDS assessments to support resident care planning, reimbursement, and regulatory compliance.

Ideal candidates hold a nursing degree with NJ RN license, 3+ years in long-term care, and MDS/RAI experience. The position offers a competitive salary range and comprehensive benefits in a collaborative, patient-centered environment.