Senior MDS Multi-Facility Coordinator (RN)

Hurlbut Care Communities; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 105,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Paycheck!

Supplemental Insurance (UnifyWell, Afl

Job summary

Hurlbut Care Communities in New York, NY seeks a Senior RN MDS Coordinator to oversee the MDS/RAI processes across multiple long-term care facilities.

You will ensure regulatory compliance, support accurate reimbursement, and mentor facility MDS staff while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams. This full-time role requires regional travel between sites.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing; Registered Nurse.
• Current, active RN license in NY.
• Minimum 2–5 years of clinical nursing experience in long-term care with 2–3 years in MDS.

Responsibilities

• MDS Schedule review and accuracy prior to submission.
• Site visits and audits across facilities to reinforce RAI, MDS and PPS.
• Lead weekly MDS/IDT meetings.
• Monitor CMI scores and PDPM accuracy across locations.
• Collaborate with IDT to drive quality measures and reimbursements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Regulatory knowledge

Education

RN License NY

Tools

PointClickCare

EHR

ICD-10 coding

PDPM guidelines

Job description

• Base Pay $105,000.00 - $115,000.00 / Year
• Job Category MDS, Long-term Care, Leadership
• Required Degree 2 Year Degree
• Manage Others No

Description

Senior Multi-Facility MDS Coordinator ~ Hurlbut Care Communities

Hurlbut Care Communities, a locally owned and managed skilled nursing company is looking for an honest, committed and compassionate Senior RN MDS Coordinator for our multiple long-term care facilities. You will oversee the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) and Minimum Data Set (MDS) processes across multiple sites, ensuring regulatory compliance, accurate clinical reimbursement, and staff training.

Position Summary

The Senior MDS Coordinator provides high-level oversight, auditing, and leadership for the MDS and RAI processes across assigned multiple long-term care facilities. This role ensures timely completion and electronic transmission of assessments, maximizes appropriate Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement, mentors' facility-level MDS staff, and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams (IDT) to drive quality measures and clinical outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Multi-Facility Oversight & Auditing

• MDS Schedule review along with review of completed MDS prior to submission to ensure maximization and accuracy.
• Conduct regular in person site visits and audits across assigned facilities to evaluate and reinforce RAI, MDS, and Prospective Payment System (PPS) processes working closely with the IDT team.
• Conduct weekly Zoom or Teams meeting with assigned facilities Morning Meetings, GG Meetings, MDS Meetings, Etc
• Review validation reports and evaluates Z-Connect / Point Right prior to MDS submission
• Monitor case-mix index (CMI) scores, therapy utilization, and PDPM (Patient-Driven Payment Model) accuracy across all locations. Does not get involved with a facility's day to day operations - which includes but not limited to staffing the building or staffing questions, Medical Provider questions or consultation, etc. These will be directed back to the facility Administrator or DON

Leadership & Training

• Orient, mentor, and train facility-level MDS Coordinators, Directors of Nursing, and IDT members on changing CMS guidelines, coding practices, and best workflows.
• Coordinate regular educational sessions for nursing and administrative staff regarding how documentation impacts reimbursement and quality metrics.

Quality & Regulatory Compliance

• Oversee compliance with federal, state, and local long-term care regulations (OBRA and state-specific guidelines).
• Participate in facility Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) committees, triple-check meetings, and utilization reviews.

Reports

To: Regional Clinical Reimbursement Nurse

Location: Multi-site / Regional travel required

Position Type: Full-Time

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing; Registered Nurse
• Licensure: Current, active, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) licensed in NY
• Experience: Minimum of 2-5 years of clinical nursing experience or Clinical Social Work experience in a long-term care/skilled setting, with at least 2-3 years dedicated specifically to MDS
• Travel: Ability to travel regularly between local long-term care facilities.
• Technical Skills: proficiency in MDS 3.0, ICD-10 coding, PDPM guidelines, and electronic health record (EHR) systems (e.g., PointClickCare)

Core Competencies

• Advanced knowledge of federal and state skilled nursing regulations.
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and conflict-resolution abilities.
• Excellent time-management and multi-facility organizational skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication across interdisciplinary teams.
• Weekly Paycheck!
• Supplemental Insurance (UnifyWell, Aflac)