RN MDS Nurse

Healthcare Nursing of Syracuse; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Healthcare Nursing of Syracuse is seeking an experienced MDS Coordinator / MDS Assessor to join our clinical team in Syracuse, NY. This role concentrates on accurate MDS assessments, care planning, and regulatory compliance to support high-quality patient care.

You will collaborate with nursing leadership and a multidisciplinary team to ensure timely documentation, audits, and confidentiality, with competitive compensation and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Active New York State RN license required.
• Prior MDS 3.0 experience required.
• Experience in clinical care coordination or assessment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete accurate MDS assessments, documentation, and care plans.
• Initiate and update individualized care plans.
• Create and distribute monthly care plan schedules.
• Maintain and update clinical assessments and documentation.
• Monitor and audit clinical records for accuracy and compliance.
• Communicate documentation concerns to nursing leadership.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient and organizational data.

Skills

MDS 3.0 experience

Active NY RN License

Care coordination/assessment

Organizational/time management

Computer/documentation

Communication/interpersonal

Team collaboration

Job description

A Healthcare Facility in the Syracuse, NY area is seeking an experienced MDS Coordinator / MDS Assessor to join our clinical team.

Responsibilities:

• Complete accurate assessments, MDS documentation, and care plans in accordance with regulations and facility standards
• Initiate and update individualized care plans as assigned
• Create and distribute monthly care plan schedules in a timely manner
• Maintain and update clinical assessments and documentation as required
• Monitor and audit clinical records to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timeliness
• Communicate documentation concerns and compliance issues to nursing leadership
• Maintain strict confidentiality of patient and organizational information

Qualifications:

• Prior MDS 3.0 experience required
• Active New York State RN License required
• Previous experience in a clinical care coordination or assessment role preferred
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Solid computer and documentation skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team

We offer a supportive clinical environment, competitive compensation, and the opportunity to work with a dedicated healthcare team focused on quality patient care.