RN MDS Coordinator - Lead Quality & Reimbursement

The Emerald Peek Rehabilitation and Nursing Center; City of Peekskill (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Supportive leadership

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

The Emerald Peek Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is seeking an experienced MDS Coordinator (RN) to join our clinical leadership team. This role focuses on accurate assessments, regulatory compliance, and optimal reimbursement while supporting exceptional resident care.

As the MDS Coordinator, you will manage the full MDS process, coordinate with interdisciplinary teams, stay current with PDPM changes, and ensure timely submissions.

Qualifications

• Current and active RN license in the applicable state.
• Previous MDS Coordinator experience in SNF/LTC preferred.
• Strong knowledge of MDS, RAI, PDPM and reimbursement processes.
• Experience with MDS software and electronic medical records.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and complete MDS assessments accurately and on time.
• Manage the full MDS process: scheduling, assessments, triggers, documentation.
• Ensure CMS/state/federal regulatory compliance.
• Review documentation to support accurate coding and reimbursement.
• Collaborate with nursing, therapy, social services, dietary and other teams.
• Participate in care plan meetings and reflect current needs.
• Monitor MDS schedules, submission deadlines, and validation reports.
• Identify documentation opportunities and educate staff.
• Assist with Medicare, Medicaid and other reimbursement processes.
• Stay current on MDS requirements, RAI, PDPM and regulations.
• Participate in quality improvement and survey readiness.
• Maintain records of MDS assessments and submissions.

Skills

MDS knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Documentation skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Time management

Communication skills

Education

RN license

Experience in SNF/LTC

Tools

MDS software

EMR systems

Job description

The Emerald Peek Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is seeking an experienced MDS Coordinator (RN) to join our clinical leadership team. This role focuses on accurate assessments, regulatory compliance, and optimal reimbursement while supporting exceptional resident care.

As the MDS Coordinator, you will manage the full MDS process, coordinate with interdisciplinary teams, stay current with PDPM changes, and ensure timely submissions.