RN MDS Coordinator - Precise, Compliance-Driven Care

MQS Health; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 105,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Employee referral bonus

Health, vision, and dental benefits

401(k) with match

Employee engagement and culture comité

Company-sponsored life insurance

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Job summary

Lawrence Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center in New Jersey seeks an experienced MDS Coordinator (RN) to ensure timely, compliant MDS assessments. The role supports resident care planning, reimbursement, and regulatory compliance in a 120-bed sub-acute and long-term care setting.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in long-term care and MDS/RAI experience, with strong clinical assessment skills and knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid regulations. Full-time position with competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• RN degree from an accredited nursing program.
• Current, active RN license.
• Minimum of three years of clinical experience in long-term care.
• Prior MDS/RAI experience required.
• Strong clinical assessment skills with high attention to detail.
• Working knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid regulations and reimbursement systems.

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

RN license

Clinical assessment

Attention to detail

Regulatory knowledge

Education

RN degree

Tools

MDS/RAI experience

Job description

Lawrence Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center in New Jersey seeks an experienced MDS Coordinator (RN) to ensure timely, compliant MDS assessments. The role supports resident care planning, reimbursement, and regulatory compliance in a 120-bed sub-acute and long-term care setting.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in long-term care and MDS/RAI experience, with strong clinical assessment skills and knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid regulations. Full-time position with competitive compensation.