RN MDS Coordinator: Precision in Care Planning & Compliance

Merwick Post Acute; Hopewell Township (NJ); On-site; USD 48,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Employee referral bonus

Health benefits

Vision benefits

Dental benefits

401(k) with match

Life insurance

EAP resources

Culture committee

Job summary

Merwick Post Acute in New Jersey is seeking an experienced MDS Coordinator to lead timely, accurate MDS assessments ensuring compliance with Medicare/Medicaid rules. The role requires an active NJ RN license and at least 3 years in long-term care, with prior MDS/RAI experience and strong data accuracy skills.

This in-office, full-time position reports to the DON and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to support resident care planning, reimbursement, and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in NJ
• 3+ years in a long-term care setting
• Prior MDS/RAI experience required
• Strong clinical assessment skills and attention to detail
• Familiarity with Medicare/Medicaid regulations and reimbursement systems

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely completion of all MDS assessments per regulatory requirements and deadlines.
• Verify compliance with federal/state/facility MDS regulations.
• Supervise MDS data entry, validation, and transmission for accuracy and timeliness.
• Identify and resolve data discrepancies and validation issues.
• Prepare and present MDS reports to the DON and leadership.
• Provide feedback to clinical teams on documentation and care planning.
• Assist with audits and regulatory reviews; respond to survey requests.
• Stay current on changes to Medicare/Medicaid and RAI/MDS guidelines.
• Support quality improvement initiatives related to MDS processes.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to accurately reflect resident needs.

Skills

MDS/RAI experience

Regulatory compliance

Data analysis

Documentation accuracy

Team collaboration

Education

RN license

Nursing degree (RN/BSN)

Job description

Merwick Post Acute in New Jersey is seeking an experienced MDS Coordinator to lead timely, accurate MDS assessments ensuring compliance with Medicare/Medicaid rules. The role requires an active NJ RN license and at least 3 years in long-term care, with prior MDS/RAI experience and strong data accuracy skills.

This in-office, full-time position reports to the DON and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to support resident care planning, reimbursement, and regulatory compliance.