RN MDS Coordinator: Lead Care Plans & Compliance in LTC

fingerlakes; New York (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

fingerlakes is seeking an experienced RN MDS Coordinator to oversee Medicare assessments, care planning, and related reimbursement activities in a Long-Term Care facility. You will ensure accurate assessments, timely plans, and compliance with NYSDOH regulations while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team.

The role emphasizes leadership, detail orientation, and professional communication as you manage multiple priorities and support high-quality resident care and compliant documentation.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Registered Professional Nursing program.
• Current New York State Registered Professional Nurse (RN) license.
• Experience with MDS and care planning.
• Familiarity with documentation requirements related to reimbursement.
• Knowledge of New York State Department of Health regulations and the survey process.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Professional, courteous, and compassionate approach when interacting with residents, families, staff, and the public.
• Computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee the facility's MDS assessment process, ensuring assessments are completed accurately and within required timeframes.
• Coordinate Medicare assessments, care planning, and reimbursement activities.
• Develop, review, and update comprehensive resident care plans based on assessment findings and individual resident needs.
• Ensure documentation supports appropriate reimbursement and reflects the resident's current clinical status.
• Collaborate with nursing, rehabilitation, dietary, social work, medical providers, and other interdisciplinary team members to ensure accurate and comprehensive assessments and care plans.
• Monitor compliance with New York State Department of Health regulations and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in survey preparation and support the facility during regulatory surveys.
• Identify documentation or care-planning concerns and work collaboratively with staff to address deficiencies.
• Maintain confidentiality of resident and facility information and exercise sound professional judgment.
• Meet established deadlines while effectively managing multiple priorities.
• Promote teamwork, professionalism, dignity, respect, and exceptional customer service.
• Serve as a positive role model and demonstrate effective leadership within the interdisciplinary team.
• Utilize computer systems and applicable MDS/care-planning software to maintain accurate records.

Skills

Leadership abilities

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Confidentiality handling

Time management

Computer literacy

Regulatory knowledge

Documentation accuracy

Education

New York State RN license

RN nursing program graduate

BSN

MDS certification

PRI certification

BLS certification (RQI)

Tools

MDS software

Microsoft Office

Job description

fingerlakes is seeking an experienced RN MDS Coordinator to oversee Medicare assessments, care planning, and related reimbursement activities in a Long-Term Care facility. You will ensure accurate assessments, timely plans, and compliance with NYSDOH regulations while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team.

The role emphasizes leadership, detail orientation, and professional communication as you manage multiple priorities and support high-quality resident care and compliant documentation.