RN - MDS Nurse

Elderwood

Hamburg, NY

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$38–$53.30 Per Hour
SKILLS
Certified MDS Coordinator (CMDSC), Clinical Nursing, Clinical Support, Communication Skills, Dental Insurance, Director of Nursing (DON), Documentation, English Language, Federal Compliance Regulations, Genetics, Healthcare Reimbursement, Identify Issues, Leadership, Long-Term Care, Medicare, Medications, Minimum Data Set, Nursing, Nursing Management, Operational Support, Organizational Skills, Plan Meetings, Process Development, Registered Nurse (RN), Regulatory Compliance, Rehabilitation Nursing, Reimbursement, Reimbursement Guidelines, Safety/Work Safety, Social Work, Team Player, Time Management, Vision Plan
LOCATION
Hamburg, NY
POSTED
30+ days ago

Salary

$38.00 - $53.30 / Hour

Overview

MDS Nurse Coordinator (RN) - Registered Nurse

Clinical Reimbursement -  Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation

Walk-In Interview Day | Apply Whether You Attend or Not!

Wednesday, July 29, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Elderwood at Hamburg

Whether You Attend Our Event or Not… This Is the Application for You!

Experienced MDS Nurses Wanted. Join a Leadership Team That Understands Clinical Reimbursement.

Elderwood at Hamburg is seeking an experienced MDS Coordinator (RN) to join our skilled nursing and rehabilitation team. This is an excellent opportunity for an MDS professional who values organization, collaboration, clinical accuracy, and supportive leadership within a respected long-term care environment.

If you are an RN with MDS,and clinical reimbursement experience - we would welcome the opportunity to connect.

Build Your MDS Career Close to Home.

Whether you live in Hamburg, Orchard Park, West Seneca, East Aurora, Eden, Angola, Derby, Evans, Blasdell, Lackawanna, or nearby Southtown communities, Elderwood at Hamburg offers the opportunity to build a rewarding career as an MDS Coordinator close to home.

As an MDS Coordinator, you'll play a vital role in ensuring accurate resident assessments, supporting quality outcomes, coordinating interdisciplinary care planning, and helping deliver exceptional resident-centered care. Join a collaborative clinical leadership team that values expertise, teamwork, and continuous professional growth.

Why Elderwood at Hamburg?

  • Strong Clinical & Operational Support: Work alongside experienced nursing leadership, interdisciplinary teams, Regional MDS support, and operational leadership that understands the importance of accurate clinical reimbursement and resident-centered care.
  • Organized Clinical Reimbursement Structure: This role is supported by established reimbursement processes, interdisciplinary collaboration, and ongoing oversight from Regional MDS leadership.
  • Meaningful Impact: Your work directly supports: quality resident care, reimbursement accuracy, care planning, regulatory compliance, and facility operational success.
  • Technology & Resources: PointClickCare (PCC) environment, Interdisciplinary care collaboration, Established MDS systems and workflows

What Benefits Does Elderwood Offer?

  • Generous Employee Referral Bonus Program - Earn Thousands in Referral Rewards
  • Full-Time, Part-Time & Per Diem opportunities
  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) with Employer Match
  • Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay
  • Tuition Assistance & Full Tuition Scholarship Opportunty 
  • Career advancement opportunities
  • Supportive nursing leadership led by an experienced Director of Nursing

Walk-In Interview Day

Wednesday, July 29, 2026

10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Elderwood at Hamburg

5775 Maelou Drive

Hamburg, NY 14075

Stop in to:

  • Meet our nursing leadership team
  • Tour our facility
  • Discuss schedules and career opportunities
  • Interview on the spot

Then head over and enjoy Hamburg's Cruise Night!

Connect With Us Today. 

If you are an experienced MDS Registered Nurse looking for a supportive environment where your expertise is valued and your work makes a measurable impact - we encourage you to apply today.

Responsibilities

MDS NURSE (RN) Responsibilities Include:

  • Completion and submission of MDS assessments for all payer types and assessment schedules
  • Accurate coding of diagnoses, treatments, medications, functional status, and resident interviews
  • Participation in interdisciplinary care planning and IDT meetings
  • Collaboration with nursing and clinical departments regarding reimbursement and documentation needs
  • Support regulatory compliance and survey readiness efforts
  • Monitor assessment timelines and submission accuracy
  • Communicate clinical reimbursement concerns appropriately

Position Overview. The MDS Nurse Coordinator (RN) is responsible for the timely and accurate completion of Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments in accordance with:

  • RAI Guidelines,
  • CMS regulations,
  • OBRA requirements,
  • Medicare and payer guidelines,
  • and state/federal compliance standards.

This role collaborates closely with Nursing, Therapy, Social Work, Dietary, Activities, Business Office, and facility leadership to ensure accurate assessment coding reflective of resident acuity and services provided.

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Qualifications

MDS Nurse (RN) Qualifications:

  • RN license in the state of New York. 
  • Prior MDS Coordinator / RNAC experience preferred
  • Long-Term Care and Skilled Nursing experience preferred
  • Experience with PointClickCare (PCC) preferred
  • Knowledge of RAI process, Medicare, OBRA, and reimbursement guidelines
  • Strong organizational and communication skills
  • This position requires regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors. In order to ensure a safe work environment for residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors of the Company, and to permit unfettered communication between the employee and those residents, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors, this position requires that the employee be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level.

EOE Statement

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.

About the Company

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Elderwood

Elderwood offers a variety of specialty programs and services, established to meet a wide range of needs. Our expert physicians and supportive staff members administer the highest level of care in all areas. Care plans are tailored to an individual’s specific needs and treatment is supported through integration of the latest technological advancements.
COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employees
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
FOUNDED
1978
WEBSITE
http://www.elderwood.com/