MDS Coordinator, RN

Career Strategies

Danbury, Connecticut

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Clinical Study Publications, Communication Skills, Content Management Systems (CMS), Dental Insurance, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Federal Laws and Regulations, Health Plan, Healthcare Reimbursement, Leadership, Long-Term Care, Maintain Compliance, Managed Care, Medicaid, Medical Coding, Medical Record System, Medicare, Nursing, Organizational Skills, Quality Assurance, Quality Management, Quality Metrics, Quality Monitoring, Registered Nurse (RN), Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, State Laws and Regulations, Team Player, Time Management, Vision Plan
LOCATION
Danbury, Connecticut
POSTED
4 days ago

Join a team where your clinical expertise makes a difference.

We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to join our skilled nursing team as an MDS Coordinator. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented clinician who is passionate about resident care, accurate reimbursement, regulatory compliance, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate and complete the MDS assessment process in accordance with CMS and state regulations.
  • Ensure timely and accurate completion of MDS assessments and care area assessments (CAAs).
  • Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to develop and update individualized care plans.
  • Maximize Medicare, Medicaid, and managed care reimbursement through accurate documentation and coding.
  • Review clinical documentation for accuracy and completeness.
  • Monitor Quality Measures (QMs) and assist with quality improvement initiatives.
  • Maintain compliance with federal, state, and facility regulations.
  • Participate in survey preparation and respond to audit requests.
  • Educate nursing staff on documentation requirements and MDS processes.

Qualifications

  • Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Connecticut (required).
  • Minimum 2 years of MDS Coordinator experience in a skilled nursing or long-term care setting.
  • Strong working knowledge of RAI Manual, MDS 3.0, PDPM, Medicare, Medicaid, and CMS regulations.
  • Experience with PointClickCare or other electronic health record systems preferred.
  • RAC-CT certification is a plus.
  • Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple deadlines while maintaining accuracy.

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Continuing education opportunities
  • Supportive leadership team
  • Stable organization with opportunities for career advancement

Apply Today

If you're an experienced RN MDS Coordinator looking to join a collaborative team dedicated to providing exceptional resident care, we'd love to hear from you.

Equal Opportunity Employer

About the Company

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Career Strategies

Career Strtegies Group is a national, full service recruiting, outplacement and career services organization.  The firm specializes in the career needs of attorneys, financial professionals, and C-suite and other senior executives. It also has a smaller recruiting operation for healthcare professionals and administrators  in the NY, CT and NJ area. The firm has particular  experience with professionals aged 50+, and in the area of career change for attorneys and professionals. Firm founder Bruce Blackwell is an original member of the career transitions team established by the New York City Bar Association, and is a noted author and lecturer on career issues for lawyers and other professionals. 

COMPANY SIZE
1 to 9 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
1992
WEBSITE
https://www.careerstrategiesgroup.com