What are the responsibilities and job description for the Minimum Data Set Coordinator (MDS) position at SUNY Upstate Medical University?
- Syracuse
- Registered Nurses
- PerDiem
- Opening on: Dec 10 2025
- CG-5E-Transitional Care Unit
- State of New York
- TH Senior Staff Assistant, NSSL3
- 87606
- UUP (State University Professional Services Unit)
Job Summary:
The Minimum Data Set (MDS) Nurse Assessment Coordinator is a Registered Nurse accountable for the reporting, billing and documentation related to Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process to include the MDS, Care Plans, Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement. Oversees the patient interdisciplinary assessment and care planning process in the Transitional Care Unit.
Minimum Qualifications:
R.N., N.Y.S. license or eligible, Bachelors Degree (BSN preferred) and a minimum of 2 years of RN experience (or Associates Degree in Nursing and 4 years of RN experience) plus excellent nursing assessment skills, written and oral communication skills, organizational/time management and team skills, and computer literacy required. Professional Registered Nurse experience in long term care regulations and Minimum Data Set (MDS) Assessment Completion required. CPR-BLS certification required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Acute care RN experience is strongly preferred.
Work Days:
Per Diem - Days
Message to Applicants:
Recruitment Office: Human Resources
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability or other protected classes under State and Federal law.