MDS Coordinator (Nursing)

Position: MDS Manager (RN)

Location: Watertown, New York

Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Salary Range: $85,000 – $95,000 annually

Sign-On Bonus: $5,000 (with 2-year work commitment)

Join Our Compassionate and Skilled Healthcare Team

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced MDS Manager to lead our clinical documentation and reimbursement efforts in our long-term care facility. If you're an RN with a strong background in MDS coordination and a passion for improving resident outcomes, we’d love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain current MDS status for all residents in compliance with state/federal regulations (OBRA, Medicare PPS, Medicaid payment systems).
• Provide ongoing MDS/RUGs training and education to staff.
• Conduct focused documentation audits to ensure regulatory, clinical, and financial compliance.
• Act as a liaison between providers, residents, families, and payers to support optimal reimbursement.
• Review residents and records to identify those needing enhanced or acute care.
• Ensure accurate and timely medical documentation and clear interdisciplinary communication.
• Coordinate care conferences to support proper services and level of care.
• Participate in government agency and payer audits, surveys, and inspections.

Qualifications

• Current NYS Registered Nurse (RN) license required.
• RNAC certification preferred.
• Previous experience in long-term care/geriatric nursing is required.
• Strong working knowledge of MDS, PPS, Medicare/Medicaid regulations, and long-term care standards.
• Proficient in care planning, quality assurance, documentation review, and appeals processes.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Competency in using EMRs, MDS software, and general office systems.

What We Offer

• $5,000 Sign-On Bonus (2-year commitment)
• 24 days PTO in your first year
• 401(k) with company match
• Full benefits starting the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment
• Long-term disability and life insurance
• Supportive and collaborative work environment focused on quality care and continuous learning

Ready to make a meaningful impact? Apply today and become a part of a team that values excellence, compassion, and professional growth in long-term care.